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The Thing We Love

Synopsis

Just prior to America's declaration of war, Margaret Kenwood of the Kenwood Manufacturing Company determines that the plant should produce munitions to support the Allies. Rodney Sheridan, her sweetheart and a vice president of the company, remains unimpressed with Margaret's patriotism until he begins to suspect that the plant's president is involved with a group of German spies.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 11, 1918

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lou Tellegen
Screenplay & Story
H.B. Daniel, Harvey F. Thew, M.G. Daniel
Original Title
The Thing We Love
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
40m
Production Studios
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lou Tellegen

Screenplay & Story

H.B. Daniel, Harvey F. Thew, M.G. Daniel

Department Leadership Roster

Harvey F. Thew

Writer

Lou Tellegen

Lou Tellegen

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Thing We Love.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing We Love

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Thing We Love about?

Just prior to America's declaration of war, Margaret Kenwood of the Kenwood Manufacturing Company determines that the plant should produce munitions to support the Allies. Rodney Sheridan, her sweetheart and a vice president of the company, remains unimpressed with Margaret's patriotism until he begins to suspect that the plant's president is involved with a group of German spies.

Who directed The Thing We Love?

The Thing We Love was directed by Lou Tellegen.

Who stars in The Thing We Love?

The principal cast of The Thing We Love includes Wallace Reid, Kathlyn Williams, Tully Marshall, Mayme Kelso, Charles Ogle.

When was The Thing We Love released and how long is it?

The Thing We Love was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 40m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thing We Love?

The Thing We Love holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).