Tom Jones
Synopsis
The first student film made at Yale, and one of the earliest student feature films ever made, this adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel was made in the spring of 1927 by a filmmaking collective called the Purity Players, led by S. W. Childs, Jr.
Top Cast
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- Director
- William M. Hinkle
- Screenplay & Story
- S.W. Childs, Jr.
- Original Title
- Tom Jones
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William M. Hinkle
S.W. Childs, Jr., Henry Fielding
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Hill
Costume Design
S.W. Childs, Jr.
Screenplay
William M. Hinkle
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Jones
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What is Tom Jones about?
The first student film made at Yale, and one of the earliest student feature films ever made, this adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel was made in the spring of 1927 by a filmmaking collective called the Purity Players, led by S. W. Childs, Jr.
Who directed Tom Jones?
Tom Jones was directed by William M. Hinkle.
Who stars in Tom Jones?
The principal cast of Tom Jones includes S.W. Childs, Jr..
When was Tom Jones released and how long is it?
Tom Jones was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Is Tom Jones based on a book or true story?
Tom Jones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Fielding".