The Three Godfathers (1916 film)

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The Three Godfathers
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Film poster
Directed by Edward LeSaint
Written by Harvey Gates
Edward LeSaint
Based on The Three Godfathers
1913 novel
by Peter B. Kyne
Produced byUniversal's "Bluebird Photoplays" unit
Starring Harry Carey
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • June 19, 1916 (1916-06-19)
Running time
6 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

The Three Godfathers is a 1916 American silent film featuring Harry Carey. The film was remade in 1919 as Marked Men , which also starred Carey. [1] John Ford's 1948 remake of Three Godfathers was dedicated to Harry Carey Sr., the star of the first adaptation. [2]

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Plot summary

Cast

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References

  1. "Progressive Silent Film List: The Three Godfathers". Silent Era. Retrieved March 1, 2008.
  2. "Three Godfathers (1916) - Edward le Saint | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".