Heritage
Synopsis
Kate, whose father, a university graduate, died when she was very young, is adopted by her tenement neighbor, Mrs. McMahon, after her mother, a woman of refinement, dies. At ten, the ill-nourished girl, who has grown up watching her drunken foster father fight with her overworked foster mother, goes to work in a factory after Mr. McMahon loses his job. During the next eight years, Kate's stepbrother, Big Bill McMahon, becomes her friend, sweetheart and protector.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry G. Stafford, Robert Z. Leonard
- Original Title
- Heritage
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Harry G. Stafford, Robert Z. Leonard
Department Leadership Roster
Harry G. Stafford
Writer
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heritage
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What is Heritage about?
Kate, whose father, a university graduate, died when she was very young, is adopted by her tenement neighbor, Mrs. McMahon, after her mother, a woman of refinement, dies. At ten, the ill-nourished girl, who has grown up watching her drunken foster father fight with her overworked foster mother, goes to work in a factory after Mr. McMahon loses his job. During the next eight years, Kate's stepbrother, Big Bill McMahon, becomes her friend, sweetheart and protector.
Who directed Heritage?
Heritage was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Heritage?
The principal cast of Heritage includes Ella Hall, Robert Z. Leonard, Mae Talbot, Mark Fenton, Allan Forrest.
When was Heritage released and how long is it?
Heritage was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 40m.