A Child's Impulse
“How she averted an imminent wrong”
Synopsis
Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.
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Vivian Prescott
Mrs. Thurston
Mary Pickford
Grace
Charles West
Raymond Hartley
Joseph Graybill
The Other Man
William J. Butler
The Butler / Passerby
Guy Hedlund
The Farmer
Robert Harron
The Country Boy
Edwin August
Florence Barker
Clara T. Bracy
On Farm
Verner Clarges
At First Party
Charles Craig
At First Party
Edward Dillon
At First Party / At Second Party
John T. Dillon
At Second Party
Gladys Egan
On Farm
Dell Henderson
At First Party / At Second Party
Henry Lehrman
At Second Party
George Nichols
On Farm
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- A Child's Impulse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
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What is A Child's Impulse about?
Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited the leading lights of the several professions, actors, artists, musicians, etc. Surrounded by these men and women of art and letters, she was at first entertained, but they soon palled and bored. On this evening in particular, she is especially possessed of ennui, until the appearance of Raymond Hartley, a wealthy young bachelor, who is introduced into the circle by a newspaper man. An attachment immediately springs up between the widow and Raymond.
Who directed A Child's Impulse?
A Child's Impulse was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in A Child's Impulse?
The principal cast of A Child's Impulse includes Vivian Prescott, Mary Pickford, Charles West, Joseph Graybill, William J. Butler.
When was A Child's Impulse released and how long is it?
A Child's Impulse was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 17m.