The Adopted Brother
Synopsis
A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith, Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Christy Cabanne
- Original Title
- The Adopted Brother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith, Christy Cabanne
Christy Cabanne
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Christy Cabanne
Director
Christy Cabanne
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 Adopted Brother
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What is The Adopted Brother about?
A Western action film about two men who escape from prison to take revenge on the person who betrayed them. Harry’s actions ensure that William and his friend get sent to prison. They escape, and want to take revenge on Harry. Harry's wife warns the sheriff, and as William and his friend are chasing Harry on horseback, they are shot by the sheriff.
Who directed The Adopted Brother?
The Adopted Brother was directed by D.W. Griffith, Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in The Adopted Brother?
The principal cast of The Adopted Brother includes Robert Harron, W. Chrystie Miller, Dorothy Gish, Elmer Booth, Charles Gorman.
When was The Adopted Brother released and how long is it?
The Adopted Brother was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adopted Brother?
The Adopted Brother holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).