Ghosts
“A wonderful Mutual masterpiece in five acts”
Synopsis
Helen Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helen plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.
Top Cast
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Henry B. Walthall
Captain Alving / Oswald
Mary Alden
Helen Alving
Nigel De Brulier
Pastor Manders
Juanita Archer
Johanna
Loretta Blake
Regina
Al W. Filson
The Family Doctor
Thomas Jefferson
Johanna's Unseeing Husband
Monte Blue
Bohemian
Karl Formes
Henrik Ibsen
Chandler House
Oswald as a boy
Erich von Stroheim
School Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols, John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell E. Smith, Henrik Ibsen
- Original Title
- Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Mutual Film Corporation, Majestic Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols, John Emerson
Russell E. Smith, Henrik Ibsen
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Producer
George Nichols
Director
John Emerson
Director
Russell E. Smith
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghosts
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What is Ghosts about?
Helen Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helen plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.
Who directed Ghosts?
Ghosts was directed by George Nichols, John Emerson.
Who stars in Ghosts?
The principal cast of Ghosts includes Henry B. Walthall, Mary Alden, Nigel De Brulier, Juanita Archer, Loretta Blake.
When was Ghosts released and how long is it?
Ghosts was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 58m.