Outcast
Synopsis
Outcast is a 1928 silent film drama produced and distributed by First National Pictures. It was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Corinne Griffith, often considered one of the most beautiful women in film. This story had been filmed in 1917 as The World and the Woman with Jeanne Eagels. In 1922 a Paramount film of the same name with Elsie Ferguson reprising her stage role was released. Both films were based on a 1914 play, Outcast, by Hubert Henry Davies which starred Ferguson. The Seiter/Griffith film was an all silent with Vitaphone music and sound effects. In the sound era, the story was filmed once again as The Girl from 10th Avenue starring Bette Davis.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston, Hubert Henry Davies
- Original Title
- Outcast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Agnes Christine Johnston, Hubert Henry Davies
John F. Seitz
Hugh Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Hugh Bennett
Editor
William A. Seiter
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Outcast.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outcast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Outcast about?
Outcast is a 1928 silent film drama produced and distributed by First National Pictures. It was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Corinne Griffith, often considered one of the most beautiful women in film. This story had been filmed in 1917 as The World and the Woman with Jeanne Eagels. In 1922 a Paramount film of the same name with Elsie Ferguson reprising her stage role was released. Both films were based on a 1914 play, Outcast, by Hubert Henry Davies which starred Ferguson. The Seiter/Griffith film was an all silent with Vitaphone music and sound effects. In the sound era, the story was filmed once again as The Girl from 10th Avenue starring Bette Davis.
Who directed Outcast?
Outcast was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Outcast?
The principal cast of Outcast includes Corinne Griffith, James Ford, Edmund Lowe, Huntley Gordon, Kathryn Carver.
When was Outcast released and how long is it?
Outcast was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Outcast?
Outcast holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).