The Long Road
Synopsis
Edith enters a convent after losing her fiancé to someone else. Years later, Edith finds him again, now poverty-stricken, and secretly helps his family.
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"The Long Road" (1911) director D. W. Griffith
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Top Cast
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Blanche Sweet
Edith
Grace Henderson
Edith's Mother
Charles West
Ned
Claire McDowell
Ned's Wife
Edna Foster
Ned's Son
Kate Bruce
Mother Superior
Joseph Graybill
In Bar
Donald Crisp
A Servant / The Landlord
Dell Henderson
Wedding Guest
Edwin August
At Party
William J. Butler
At Party
Edward Dillon
In Bar
Frank Evans
Wedding Guest / In Bar
Robert Harron
Family Friend
Harry Hyde
Wedding Guest / At Party
J. Jiquel Lanoe
Wedding Guest / On Street / The Doctor (as Jacque Lenor)
Wilfred Lucas
A Policeman
Fred Mace
In Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardine R. Leist
- Original Title
- The Long Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Bernardine R. Leist
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Bernardine R. Leist
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Road
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What is The Long Road about?
Edith enters a convent after losing her fiancé to someone else. Years later, Edith finds him again, now poverty-stricken, and secretly helps his family.
Who directed The Long Road?
The Long Road was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Long Road?
The principal cast of The Long Road includes Blanche Sweet, Grace Henderson, Charles West, Claire McDowell, Edna Foster.
When was The Long Road released and how long is it?
The Long Road was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 17m.