The Alien
Synopsis
Paolo, a skilled mechanic in a modler's factory in Italy, defends his friend Brocco, when the latter is discharged and incurs the foreman's enmity. The treacherous Brocco steals an empty six-pound shell, which Paolo treasures as a relic of the war, and makes a bomb, with which he wrecks the modler's factory. A piece of the bomb which bears Paola's name is found and on this evidence the innocent man is sent to prison for five years.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Original Title
- The Alien
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
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 The Alien
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alien about?
Paolo, a skilled mechanic in a modler's factory in Italy, defends his friend Brocco, when the latter is discharged and incurs the foreman's enmity. The treacherous Brocco steals an empty six-pound shell, which Paolo treasures as a relic of the war, and makes a bomb, with which he wrecks the modler's factory. A piece of the bomb which bears Paola's name is found and on this evidence the innocent man is sent to prison for five years.
Who directed The Alien?
The Alien was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in The Alien?
The principal cast of The Alien includes Robert G. Vignola, Alice Hollister, James B. Ross, Doris Hollister, George Hollister Jr..
When was The Alien released and how long is it?
The Alien was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alien?
The Alien holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).