The Necklace
Synopsis
Mrs. Kendrick borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend for an important social event. The necklace is stolen, and Mr. Kendrick goes into debt to replace it. The thief discovers it's costume jewelry, but the Kendricks never learns the truth; Husband and wife struggle for years to pay off the huge debt.
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The Necklace (1909) D. W. Griffith
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-19
Top Cast
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Rose King
Harriet Leroque Kendrick
Herbert Prior
John Kendrick
Anthony O'Sullivan
Servant / Loan Clerk
Mary Pickford
The Maid / In Pawnshop
Frank Powell
Employer / Party Guest
Arthur V. Johnson
In Pawnshop / Doctor / Party Guest
James Kirkwood
Party Guest
David Miles
Party Guest
Owen Moore
In Jewelry Store / Party Guest
Billy Quirk
In Pawnshop / Party Guest
Mack Sennett
In Pawnshop / In Jewelry Store / Party Guest
Florence Lawrence
Charles Avery
In Pawnshop
Charles Inslee
Stephanie Longfellow
Lottie Pickford
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy de Maupassant, Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- The Necklace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Guy de Maupassant, Frank E. Woods
Arthur Marvin, Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Marvin
Director of Photography
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Frank E. Woods
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Necklace
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What is The Necklace about?
Mrs. Kendrick borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend for an important social event. The necklace is stolen, and Mr. Kendrick goes into debt to replace it. The thief discovers it's costume jewelry, but the Kendricks never learns the truth; Husband and wife struggle for years to pay off the huge debt.
Who directed The Necklace?
The Necklace was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Necklace?
The principal cast of The Necklace includes Rose King, Herbert Prior, Anthony O'Sullivan, Mary Pickford, Frank Powell.
When was The Necklace released and how long is it?
The Necklace was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 16m.
Is The Necklace based on a book or true story?
The Necklace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".