Silas Marner (1916 film)

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Silas Marner
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Directed by Ernest C. Warde
Written by Philip Lonergan
Based on Silas Marner
by George Eliot
Produced by Edwin Thanhouser
Starring Frederick Warde
Valda Valkyrien
Morgan Jones
Cinematography William Zollinger
Production
company
Distributed by Mutual Film
Release date
  • February 19, 1916 (1916-02-19)
Running time
7 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Silas Marner is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Ernest C. Warde and starring Frederick Warde, Valda Valkyrien, and Morgan Jones. It is an adaptation of the 1861 novel of the same name by George Eliot. [1]

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Cast

Production

The role of Marner was played by Frederick Warde, who was the father of director Ernest C. Warde. The film was originally planned that the film have a length of 5 reels, but, after filming was complete, it was found to require 7 reels for the story. Studio head Edwin Thanhouser justified this extension to Mutual Film president John R. Freuler under his "natural length theory," saying, "Only a naturally acted play will stand the test and justify the natural length principle. I am satisfied to let this production stand as my ideal illustration of the theory." [2]

References

  1. Goble p. 145
  2. "Why Silas Marner Runs to 7 Reels for Mutual". Motion Picture News. 13 (9). New York City: Exhibitor's Times, Inc.: 1280 March 4, 1916. Retrieved September 3, 2024.

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