Heredity
Synopsis
Nine-year-old Nedda is a direct descendant of the Trevors, a family that can trace its roots back to the reign of King Charles I. Alas, the Trevors suffer severe financial reverses, and Nedda is yanked from the luxury of her ancestral home in Britain to be raised on New York's Lower East Side. Ten years later, the grown-up Nedda stands accused of the murder of her mother.
Top Cast
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Harry Carey
The White Renegade Father
Madge Kirby
The Indian Mother
Jack Pickford
The Son of the White Renegade Father and Indian Mother
Walter P. Lewis
The Indian Chief
Kate Bruce
The Indian Woman
W.C. Robinson
Indian
Lionel Barrymore
Woodsman
Christy Cabanne
Indian
Robert Harron
Indian
Alfred Paget
Indian / Woodsman
Hector V. Sarno
Indian
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hennessy
- Original Title
- Heredity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
George Hennessy
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
George Hennessy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Heredity
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What is Heredity about?
Nine-year-old Nedda is a direct descendant of the Trevors, a family that can trace its roots back to the reign of King Charles I. Alas, the Trevors suffer severe financial reverses, and Nedda is yanked from the luxury of her ancestral home in Britain to be raised on New York's Lower East Side. Ten years later, the grown-up Nedda stands accused of the murder of her mother.
Who directed Heredity?
Heredity was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Heredity?
The principal cast of Heredity includes Harry Carey, Madge Kirby, Jack Pickford, Walter P. Lewis, Kate Bruce.
When was Heredity released and how long is it?
Heredity was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heredity?
Heredity holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).