Twin Kiddies
Synopsis
In March 1916, Pathé released a short feature entitled Little Mary Sunshine, starring a four-year-old Marie Osborne. This was one of the first features ever directed by King and it was so successful that Pathé asked the original production company, Balboa, for five more features with the same child wonder. All were produced during the second half of 1916, and only three of them survive today – one being Twin Kiddies, which shows the amazing progress King had made since the first film in the series. Of course, the story is thin, the ending quite abrupt, and the opening sequences rather long. Yet, the direction is much more subtle, alternating between shots of different size, suggesting that King was mastering the art of composition.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Calder Johnstone
- Original Title
- Twin Kiddies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Calder Johnstone
William Beckway
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
William Beckway
Director of Photography
Calder Johnstone
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Twin Kiddies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twin Kiddies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twin Kiddies about?
In March 1916, Pathé released a short feature entitled Little Mary Sunshine, starring a four-year-old Marie Osborne. This was one of the first features ever directed by King and it was so successful that Pathé asked the original production company, Balboa, for five more features with the same child wonder. All were produced during the second half of 1916, and only three of them survive today – one being Twin Kiddies, which shows the amazing progress King had made since the first film in the series. Of course, the story is thin, the ending quite abrupt, and the opening sequences rather long. Yet, the direction is much more subtle, alternating between shots of different size, suggesting that King was mastering the art of composition.
Who directed Twin Kiddies?
Twin Kiddies was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Twin Kiddies?
The principal cast of Twin Kiddies includes Marie Osborne, Henry King, Daniel Gilfether, Ruth Lackaye, Edward Jobson.
When was Twin Kiddies released and how long is it?
Twin Kiddies was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 54m.