Oliver Twist
Synopsis
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Winthrop Ames, James Young, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- Oliver Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Winthrop Ames, James Young, Charles Dickens
Harold Rosson
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Winthrop Ames
Writer
James Young
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver Twist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oliver Twist about?
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
Who directed Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by James Young.
Who stars in Oliver Twist?
The principal cast of Oliver Twist includes Marie Doro, Edythe Chapman, Tully Marshall, Raymond Hatton, Hobart Bosworth.
When was Oliver Twist released and how long is it?
Oliver Twist was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Oliver Twist based on a book or true story?
Oliver Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".