The Little Yank
Synopsis
Sallie is a beautiful Kentucky girl who belongs to a family of Union sympathizers. Her brother is a lieutenant in the Union army, and on a visit home brings Major Rushton, his superior officer, who falls in love with Sallie, "the little Yank."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Siegmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Somerville
- Original Title
- The Little Yank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Siegmann
Roy Somerville
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Somerville
Writer
George Siegmann
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Yank
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What is The Little Yank about?
Sallie is a beautiful Kentucky girl who belongs to a family of Union sympathizers. Her brother is a lieutenant in the Union army, and on a visit home brings Major Rushton, his superior officer, who falls in love with Sallie, "the little Yank."
Who directed The Little Yank?
The Little Yank was directed by George Siegmann.
Who stars in The Little Yank?
The principal cast of The Little Yank includes Dorothy Gish, Frank Bennett, Allan Sears, Bob Burns, F.A. Turner.
When was The Little Yank released and how long is it?
The Little Yank was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Yank?
The Little Yank holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).