
Top Cast
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Jefferson 'Riddle' Gawne
Katherine MacDonald
Kathleen Harkness
Lon Chaney
Hame Bozzam
Gretchen Lederer
Blanche Dillon
Gertrude Short
Jane Gawne
Edwin B. Tilton
Colonel Harkness
Milton Ross
Reb Butler
George Field
'Nigger' Paisley
Leon De La Mothe
Jess Cass (as Leon Kent)
Mary Jane Irving
Jane Gawne as a child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer, William S. Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Alden Seltzer
- Original Title
- Riddle Gawne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William S. Hart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer, William S. Hart
Charles Alden Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
William S. Hart
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Riddle Gawne.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riddle Gawne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riddle Gawne about?
When Gawne finds his brother dying and hears that the killer has run off with his brother's wife, he swears revenge.
Who directed Riddle Gawne?
Riddle Gawne was directed by Lambert Hillyer, William S. Hart.
Who stars in Riddle Gawne?
The principal cast of Riddle Gawne includes William S. Hart, Katherine MacDonald, Lon Chaney, Gretchen Lederer, Gertrude Short.
When was Riddle Gawne released and how long is it?
Riddle Gawne was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.

