Jack and the Beanstalk
Synopsis
Jack exchanges his cow for some magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a beanstalk, which Jack climbs, arriving at a castle that is his. Jack sets a deal with the giant in exchange for their fortune.
Top Cast
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Joe Grant
Undetermined child role (uncredited)
Francis Carpenter
Francis / Jack
Virginia Lee Corbin
Virginia / Princess Regina
Violet Radcliffe
Prince Rudolpho
James Bush
Undetermined Child Role
Eleanor Washington
Francis' Mother
Ralph Lewis
Francis' Father
Raymond Lee
(uncredited)
Vera Lewis
The Giantess
'Baby' Carmen De Rue
The King of Cornwall
Jim G. Tarver
Giant
Ione Glennon
Virginia's Mother
Buddy Messinger
Arthur Lake
Jane Lee
Katherine Lee
Gertrude Messinger
Dorothy Mackaye
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin, Chester M. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Chester M. Franklin, Sidney Franklin, Mary Murillo
- Original Title
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin, Chester M. Franklin
Chester M. Franklin, Sidney Franklin, Mary Murillo
Harry W. Gerstad, Frank B. Good, Walter Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
Chester M. Franklin
Director
Harry W. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
Walter Williams
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack and the Beanstalk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jack and the Beanstalk about?
Jack exchanges his cow for some magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a beanstalk, which Jack climbs, arriving at a castle that is his. Jack sets a deal with the giant in exchange for their fortune.
Who directed Jack and the Beanstalk?
Jack and the Beanstalk was directed by Sidney Franklin, Chester M. Franklin.
Who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk?
The principal cast of Jack and the Beanstalk includes Joe Grant, Francis Carpenter, Virginia Lee Corbin, Violet Radcliffe, James Bush.
When was Jack and the Beanstalk released and how long is it?
Jack and the Beanstalk was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.