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IMDbNR19191h 10mUnited States of America

The Brat

“In the charity homes, in the chorus, and in the dark haunts of the city's slums- people called her "THE BRAT" She never knew any other name.”

Synopsis

An unkempt chorus girl is arrested on a minor charge. In court, she is spotted by a novelist who is looking for someone of her type on whom to model a character in a book he is writing. He takes her into his home where she is looked down upon by his snobbish family. But the girl brings something to the family unlike anything they have known before.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 1, 1919

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Herbert Blaché
Screenplay & Story
June Mathis
Original Title
The Brat
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Nazimova Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Herbert Blaché

Screenplay & Story

June Mathis, Maude Fulton, Alla Nazimova, Charles Bryant

Department Leadership Roster

Alla Nazimova

Alla Nazimova

Writer

Herbert Blaché

Herbert Blaché

Director

June Mathis

June Mathis

Screenplay

Charles Bryant

Charles Bryant

Writer

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 Brat.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brat

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

What is The Brat about?

An unkempt chorus girl is arrested on a minor charge. In court, she is spotted by a novelist who is looking for someone of her type on whom to model a character in a book he is writing. He takes her into his home where she is looked down upon by his snobbish family. But the girl brings something to the family unlike anything they have known before.

Who directed The Brat?

The Brat was directed by Herbert Blaché.

Who stars in The Brat?

The principal cast of The Brat includes Alla Nazimova, Charles Bryant, Amy Veness, Frank Currier, Darrell Foss.

When was The Brat released and how long is it?

The Brat was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brat?

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