Tom Sawyer
Synopsis
Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers, Mark Twain
- Original Title
- Tom Sawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Julia Crawford Ivers, Mark Twain
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
William Desmond Taylor
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Sawyer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tom Sawyer about?
Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
Who directed Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in Tom Sawyer?
The principal cast of Tom Sawyer includes Jack Pickford, George Hackathorne, Alice Marvin, Edythe Chapman, Robert Gordon.
When was Tom Sawyer released and how long is it?
Tom Sawyer was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Is Tom Sawyer based on a book or true story?
Tom Sawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).