The Cricket
Synopsis
Spurred on by her young actor friend Pascal, Cricket, a young girl, accepts the starring role in a juvenile play. Her smashing success is overshadowed, however, by the death of her mother.
Top Cast
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Zoe Rae
The Cricket as a Child
Rena Rogers
The Cricker as an Adult
Fred Warren
Saveline
Harry Holden
Caesar
Winter Hall
Pinglet
George Hupp
Pascal as a Boy
Hallam Cooley
Pascal as an Adult
Gretchen Lederer
The Cricket's Mother
Wesley Barry
Theatre Student (uncredited)
Elizabeth Janes
Theatre Student (uncredited)
Irma Sorter
Violin Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elsie Jane Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson
- Original Title
- The Cricket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elsie Jane Wilson
Elliott J. Clawson
Stephen Rounds
Department Leadership Roster
Elsie Jane Wilson
Director
Stephen Rounds
Director of Photography
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cricket.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cricket
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What is The Cricket about?
Spurred on by her young actor friend Pascal, Cricket, a young girl, accepts the starring role in a juvenile play. Her smashing success is overshadowed, however, by the death of her mother.
Who directed The Cricket?
The Cricket was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson.
Who stars in The Cricket?
The principal cast of The Cricket includes Zoe Rae, Rena Rogers, Fred Warren, Harry Holden, Winter Hall.
When was The Cricket released and how long is it?
The Cricket was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.