Olaf—An Atom
Synopsis
Broken by grief after his mother's death, Olaf becomes a wanderer. He is treated cruelly until he is given a meal by a woman at the homestead where she lives with her husband and baby. Olaf is able to return her kindness when he overhears a plot to rob the settlers of their home. He alerts the couple and delays the would-be thieves long enough for the husband to file a claim on his land. Olaf is injured by the claim jumpers but he recovers, alone and forgotten by those he has helped. He then moves aimlessly along.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony O'Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- William E. Wing
- Original Title
- Olaf—An Atom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony O'Sullivan
William E. Wing
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Anthony O'Sullivan
Director
William E. Wing
Writer
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 Olaf—An Atom
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What is Olaf—An Atom about?
Broken by grief after his mother's death, Olaf becomes a wanderer. He is treated cruelly until he is given a meal by a woman at the homestead where she lives with her husband and baby. Olaf is able to return her kindness when he overhears a plot to rob the settlers of their home. He alerts the couple and delays the would-be thieves long enough for the husband to file a claim on his land. Olaf is injured by the claim jumpers but he recovers, alone and forgotten by those he has helped. He then moves aimlessly along.
Who directed Olaf—An Atom?
Olaf—An Atom was directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.
Who stars in Olaf—An Atom?
The principal cast of Olaf—An Atom includes Harry Carey, Kate Bruce, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell, Donald Crisp.
When was Olaf—An Atom released and how long is it?
Olaf—An Atom was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Olaf—An Atom?
Olaf—An Atom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).