The Sands of Time
Synopsis
A sorrowing mother, bereft of her infant, visits a foundling asylum and adopts a baby girl. The young window lavishes her love and care on the adopted infant and her environment is the finest. Father Time present the baby with an hour glass containing "The Sands of Time" which are all in the upper part of the glass.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorimer Johnston
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrs. Owen Bronson
- Original Title
- The Sands of Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorimer Johnston
Mrs. Owen Bronson
Department Leadership Roster
Lorimer Johnston
Director
Mrs. Owen Bronson
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 The Sands of Time
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What is The Sands of Time about?
A sorrowing mother, bereft of her infant, visits a foundling asylum and adopts a baby girl. The young window lavishes her love and care on the adopted infant and her environment is the finest. Father Time present the baby with an hour glass containing "The Sands of Time" which are all in the upper part of the glass.
Who directed The Sands of Time?
The Sands of Time was directed by Lorimer Johnston.
Who stars in The Sands of Time?
The principal cast of The Sands of Time includes Caroline Frances Cooke, Harry Lonsdale, Winifred Greenwood, Lafe McKee, Carl Winterhoff.
When was The Sands of Time released and how long is it?
The Sands of Time was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sands of Time?
The Sands of Time holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).