A Christmas Story
Synopsis
Though her father forbids her to marry Jack Harvey, a poor young artist, Molly Wilson becomes his wife and goes away with him to another town. Bessie, the eldest daughter, an attractive widow with two baby boys and a baby girl, pleads with her father in Molly's behalf, but he is obdurate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Castle, Tefft Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice A. Methley
- Original Title
- A Christmas Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Castle, Tefft Johnson
Alice A. Methley
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Castle
Director
Tefft Johnson
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Story
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What is A Christmas Story about?
Though her father forbids her to marry Jack Harvey, a poor young artist, Molly Wilson becomes his wife and goes away with him to another town. Bessie, the eldest daughter, an attractive widow with two baby boys and a baby girl, pleads with her father in Molly's behalf, but he is obdurate.
Who directed A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story was directed by James W. Castle, Tefft Johnson.
Who stars in A Christmas Story?
The principal cast of A Christmas Story includes Tefft Johnson, James Morrison, Ethel Lloyd, Helene Costello, Carlotta De Felice.
When was A Christmas Story released and how long is it?
A Christmas Story was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).