The Return of Peter Grimm
Synopsis
"Old Peter Grimm makes his ward Katie promise to marry his nephew Frederik [ sic ] and then dies. Frederik proves to be a scapegrace and Peter's spirit returns to right matters and finally succeeds in doing so by communicating with Jimmie who is in a delirium." ( Moving Picture World, 20 Nov 1926, p164.) Peter thus thwarts selfishness and greed and rewards virtue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- David Belasco, Bradley King
- Original Title
- The Return of Peter Grimm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
David Belasco, Bradley King
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
David Belasco
Writer
Bradley King
Writer
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 The Return of Peter Grimm
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What is The Return of Peter Grimm about?
"Old Peter Grimm makes his ward Katie promise to marry his nephew Frederik [ sic ] and then dies. Frederik proves to be a scapegrace and Peter's spirit returns to right matters and finally succeeds in doing so by communicating with Jimmie who is in a delirium." ( Moving Picture World, 20 Nov 1926, p164.) Peter thus thwarts selfishness and greed and rewards virtue.
Who directed The Return of Peter Grimm?
The Return of Peter Grimm was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in The Return of Peter Grimm?
The principal cast of The Return of Peter Grimm includes Alec B. Francis, John Roche, Janet Gaynor, Richard Walling, Lionel Belmore.
When was The Return of Peter Grimm released and how long is it?
The Return of Peter Grimm was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Peter Grimm?
The Return of Peter Grimm holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).