The Sheriff's Baby
Synopsis
After the death of his wife the baby was all the sheriff had left, the promise of hope in the future, and the reflection of all that was dear in the past. But a sheriff has no time to tread a cradle rocker, so the baby started off on the long journey to relatives across the desert. Then the sheriff was called away to hunt the "bad men" of the desert, and found there a deserted prairie schooner, the occupants dead and his baby gone.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bell
- Original Title
- The Sheriff's Baby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Edward Bell
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Edward Bell
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheriff's Baby
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What is The Sheriff's Baby about?
After the death of his wife the baby was all the sheriff had left, the promise of hope in the future, and the reflection of all that was dear in the past. But a sheriff has no time to tread a cradle rocker, so the baby started off on the long journey to relatives across the desert. Then the sheriff was called away to hunt the "bad men" of the desert, and found there a deserted prairie schooner, the occupants dead and his baby gone.
Who directed The Sheriff's Baby?
The Sheriff's Baby was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Sheriff's Baby?
The principal cast of The Sheriff's Baby includes Alfred Paget, Henry B. Walthall, Harry Carey, Lionel Barrymore, John T. Dillon.
When was The Sheriff's Baby released and how long is it?
The Sheriff's Baby was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheriff's Baby?
The Sheriff's Baby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).