Cy Whittaker's Ward
Synopsis
Returning to the village of Bayport after twenty-two years, retired sea captain Cyrus Whittaker finds the community under the power of political boss Herman Atkins. Cy opposes Atkin's choice for the position of teacher and helps to elect Miss Daws instead, thus earning the enmity of the politician. One day, a young girl named Emily Thomas arrives with a note from Sarah Oliver, a relative of Cy, explaining that the girl is the daughter of his old sweetheart and that her father is in jail and her mother dead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Turbett
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Greiner
- Original Title
- Cy Whittaker's Ward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Perfection Pictures, Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Turbett
Samuel Greiner
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Turbett
Director
Samuel Greiner
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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What is Cy Whittaker's Ward about?
Returning to the village of Bayport after twenty-two years, retired sea captain Cyrus Whittaker finds the community under the power of political boss Herman Atkins. Cy opposes Atkin's choice for the position of teacher and helps to elect Miss Daws instead, thus earning the enmity of the politician. One day, a young girl named Emily Thomas arrives with a note from Sarah Oliver, a relative of Cy, explaining that the girl is the daughter of his old sweetheart and that her father is in jail and her mother dead.
Who directed Cy Whittaker's Ward?
Cy Whittaker's Ward was directed by Ben Turbett.
Who stars in Cy Whittaker's Ward?
The principal cast of Cy Whittaker's Ward includes William Wadsworth, Shirley Mason, W. H. Burton, Carter B. Harkness, Mary Elizabeth Forbes.
When was Cy Whittaker's Ward released and how long is it?
Cy Whittaker's Ward was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cy Whittaker's Ward?
Cy Whittaker's Ward holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).