Her Darkest Hour
Synopsis
A lost film. A Teacher is struggling to control her classroom. Her failure has evidently reached the ears of the members of the board of education, and a committee of the guardians of public instruction visits the school. and the shortcomings of Ruth, the teacher, are apparent. She is dismissed from her position in disgrace; a holiday is proclaimed. The children depart, and Ruth is alone in her sorrow and bitterness of her failure. Sorrowfully she dons her wraps and leaves the school room with its disappointing memories. Ruth then applies for the position of a stenographer in an office.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas H. Ince
- Original Title
- Her Darkest Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas H. Ince
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Her Darkest Hour about?
A lost film. A Teacher is struggling to control her classroom. Her failure has evidently reached the ears of the members of the board of education, and a committee of the guardians of public instruction visits the school. and the shortcomings of Ruth, the teacher, are apparent. She is dismissed from her position in disgrace; a holiday is proclaimed. The children depart, and Ruth is alone in her sorrow and bitterness of her failure. Sorrowfully she dons her wraps and leaves the school room with its disappointing memories. Ruth then applies for the position of a stenographer in an office.
Who directed Her Darkest Hour?
Her Darkest Hour was directed by Thomas H. Ince.
Who stars in Her Darkest Hour?
The principal cast of Her Darkest Hour includes Mary Pickford.
When was Her Darkest Hour released and how long is it?
Her Darkest Hour was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Her Darkest Hour?
Her Darkest Hour holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).