Civilization's Child
Synopsis
After an idyllic mountain life in Russia, Berna goes to live with her uncle in the Jewish section of Kiev, arriving just as Cossacks massacre most of the Jews in the city. Berna escapes to New York and works at a sweatshop controlled by Boss Jim McManus, but he seduces her, then throws her out on the street, and she becomes a prostitute. Berna later marries Nicolay Turgenev, a young musician,
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Giblyn
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- Civilization's Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Giblyn
C. Gardner Sullivan
Charles E. Kaufman
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Charles E. Kaufman
Director of Photography
Charles Giblyn
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
C. Gardner Sullivan
Writer
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What is Civilization's Child about?
After an idyllic mountain life in Russia, Berna goes to live with her uncle in the Jewish section of Kiev, arriving just as Cossacks massacre most of the Jews in the city. Berna escapes to New York and works at a sweatshop controlled by Boss Jim McManus, but he seduces her, then throws her out on the street, and she becomes a prostitute. Berna later marries Nicolay Turgenev, a young musician,
Who directed Civilization's Child?
Civilization's Child was directed by Charles Giblyn.
Who stars in Civilization's Child?
The principal cast of Civilization's Child includes William H. Thompson, Anna Lehr, Jack Standing, Dorothy Dalton, Clyde Benson.
When was Civilization's Child released and how long is it?
Civilization's Child was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.