The Girl Who Stayed at Home
“D.W. Griffith's Vital Story of Today”
Synopsis
Ralph Grey visits France with his shipbuilder father, and falls in love with Blossom, granddaughter of his father's friend, a Civil war veteran not reconciled with the Union. Blossom, however, is engaged to a French nobleman. When war breaks out, Ralph enlists, while his brother Jim, a heartbreaker, is drafted.
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Adolph Lestina
Mr. France
Carol Dempster
Atoline France
Frances Parks
The chum
Richard Barthelmess
Ralph Grey
Robert Harron
James Grey
Syn De Conde
Count de Brissac
George Fawcett
Edward Grey
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Edward Grey
Edward Peil Sr.
Turnverein Terror
Clarine Seymour
Cutie Beautiful
Tully Marshall
Cutie's old friend
David Butler
Johann August Kant
Joseph Scott
Himself (as The Hon. Joseph Scott, Head of the Draft Exemption Board)
E.H. Crowder
Himself (as Provost Marshal Gen. E.H. Crowder)
General March
Himself
Newton Baker
Himself (as Secretary of War Newton Baker) (as Secretary of War Newton Bakr)
Milla Davenport
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- The Girl Who Stayed at Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
James Smith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Screenplay
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
James Smith
Editor
D.W. Griffith
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Who Stayed at Home
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What is The Girl Who Stayed at Home about?
Ralph Grey visits France with his shipbuilder father, and falls in love with Blossom, granddaughter of his father's friend, a Civil war veteran not reconciled with the Union. Blossom, however, is engaged to a French nobleman. When war breaks out, Ralph enlists, while his brother Jim, a heartbreaker, is drafted.
Who directed The Girl Who Stayed at Home?
The Girl Who Stayed at Home was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Girl Who Stayed at Home?
The principal cast of The Girl Who Stayed at Home includes Adolph Lestina, Carol Dempster, Frances Parks, Richard Barthelmess, Robert Harron.
When was The Girl Who Stayed at Home released and how long is it?
The Girl Who Stayed at Home was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.