A Sister's Burden
Synopsis
Compelled to keep house for her father and her younger sister and brother, Martha is deprived of all the pleasures of youth. Ned, who loves her, begs her to elope with him. Martha yields, but while on the way to the minister, decides that her duty lies back home with her father. Heart-broken, Ned leaves for the city.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- A Sister's Burden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Frances Marion
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Sister's Burden
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What is A Sister's Burden about?
Compelled to keep house for her father and her younger sister and brother, Martha is deprived of all the pleasures of youth. Ned, who loves her, begs her to elope with him. Martha yields, but while on the way to the minister, decides that her duty lies back home with her father. Heart-broken, Ned leaves for the city.
Who directed A Sister's Burden?
A Sister's Burden was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in A Sister's Burden?
The principal cast of A Sister's Burden includes Henry Hallam, Alice Hollister, Anna Q. Nilsson, Harry F. Millarde, Bob Walker.
When was A Sister's Burden released and how long is it?
A Sister's Burden was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Sister's Burden?
A Sister's Burden holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).