Captain Kidd, Jr.
“"And everywhere that Mary went The "Kidd" was sure to go."”
Synopsis
An old man wills a map to his grandson, with instructions showing a buried treasure, but it is accidentally sold to a book store. The owner and her granddaughter Mary discover it. Mary and her boyfriend an aspiring author, meet the desperate grandson and agree to share the treasure.
Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Mary MacTavish
Douglas MacLean
Jim Gleason
Spottiswoode Aitken
Augus MacTavish
Robert Gordon
Willie Carlton
Winter Hall
John Brent
Marcia Manon
Marion Fisher
Victor Potel
Constable Sam
Vin Moore
Luella Butterfield
William Hutchison
Lemuel Butterfield
Clarence Geldart
David Grayson
Louise Emmons
(uncredited)
Joan Marsh
Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Rida Johnson Young
- Original Title
- Captain Kidd, Jr.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Mary Pickford Company, Paramount-Artcraft Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Frances Marion, Rida Johnson Young
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Writer
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Kidd, Jr.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Kidd, Jr. about?
An old man wills a map to his grandson, with instructions showing a buried treasure, but it is accidentally sold to a book store. The owner and her granddaughter Mary discover it. Mary and her boyfriend an aspiring author, meet the desperate grandson and agree to share the treasure.
Who directed Captain Kidd, Jr.?
Captain Kidd, Jr. was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Captain Kidd, Jr.?
The principal cast of Captain Kidd, Jr. includes Mary Pickford, Douglas MacLean, Spottiswoode Aitken, Robert Gordon, Winter Hall.
When was Captain Kidd, Jr. released and how long is it?
Captain Kidd, Jr. was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Kidd, Jr.?
Captain Kidd, Jr. holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).