'Twas Ever Thus

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'Twas Ever Thus
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Directed by Hobart Bosworth
Story by Elsie Janis
Produced byHobart Bosworth
StarringElsie Janis
Hobart Bosworth
Owen Moore
Myrtle Stedman
Harry Ham
Helen Wolcott
Production
company
Hobart Bosworth Productions
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • September 23, 1915 (1915-09-23)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

'Twas Ever Thus is a 1915 American drama silent film directed by Hobart Bosworth, written by Elsie Janis, and starring Elsie Janis, Hobart Bosworth, Owen Moore, Myrtle Stedman, Harry Ham, and Helen Wolcott. It was released on September 23, 1915, by Paramount Pictures. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Janiss Garza (2014). "Twas-Ever-Thus - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  2. "'Twas Ever Thus (1915) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 24 December 2014.