The Quest
“QUAINT AND CLASSY COSTUMES”
Synopsis
John Douglas, a high-society playboy, is a cynic concerning the women of his social set, and has a pictured ideal of the girl of his dreams. Wising to avoid the upcoming social season, he hops a freighter bound for the Orient. It sinks in mid-ocean and he, as the sole survivor, is washed upon a island, where he is rescued by Nia, daughter of the tribal chief, Neto.John is puzzled as all of the tribe are white people, but he learns from the tribal chief they are descendant's of English-origin who also are on the island because of a ship wreck a few hundred years ago.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- The Quest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Pollard
F. McGrew Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Harry A. Pollard
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 Quest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quest about?
John Douglas, a high-society playboy, is a cynic concerning the women of his social set, and has a pictured ideal of the girl of his dreams. Wising to avoid the upcoming social season, he hops a freighter bound for the Orient. It sinks in mid-ocean and he, as the sole survivor, is washed upon a island, where he is rescued by Nia, daughter of the tribal chief, Neto.John is puzzled as all of the tribe are white people, but he learns from the tribal chief they are descendant's of English-origin who also are on the island because of a ship wreck a few hundred years ago.
Who directed The Quest?
The Quest was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
Who stars in The Quest?
The principal cast of The Quest includes Harry A. Pollard, Lucille Ward, Joseph Singleton, Margarita Fischer, Robyn Adair.
When was The Quest released and how long is it?
The Quest was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quest?
The Quest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).