Great Expectations
Synopsis
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola, Paul West
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Doty Hobart, Paul West
- Original Title
- Great Expectations
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola, Paul West
Charles Dickens, Doty Hobart, Paul West
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Paul West
Director
Doty Hobart
Writer
Paul West
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
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What is Great Expectations about?
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Robert G. Vignola, Paul West.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
The principal cast of Great Expectations includes Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Frank Losee, William Black, Marcia Harris.
When was Great Expectations released and how long is it?
Great Expectations was released in 1917 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Great Expectations based on a book or true story?
Great Expectations is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".