A Child of the West
Synopsis
Jim Riley is to be arrested for horse stealing and when the sheriff knocks at the door of Jim's shack, he asks his little girl Nellie to go and tell the man he is not at home. Nellie tries to persuade the big sheriff that her father is out, but to no avail, for Jim is arrested and taken away, while he promises his little girl he will soon return.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- A Child of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
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 A Child of the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Child of the West about?
Jim Riley is to be arrested for horse stealing and when the sheriff knocks at the door of Jim's shack, he asks his little girl Nellie to go and tell the man he is not at home. Nellie tries to persuade the big sheriff that her father is out, but to no avail, for Jim is arrested and taken away, while he promises his little girl he will soon return.
Who directed A Child of the West?
A Child of the West was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in A Child of the West?
The principal cast of A Child of the West includes Harry Todd, Eugenia Clinchard, Arthur Mackley, Augustus Carney, Gilbert M. Anderson.
When was A Child of the West released and how long is it?
A Child of the West was released in 1912 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Child of the West?
A Child of the West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).