They Would Elope (S)

1909 · Movie · 9 min. · United States

They Would Elope (S)
Comedy Short Film Silent Film Origins of Film

Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Billy Quirk · Mary Pickford · James Kirkwood · Kate Bruce · William J. Butler · John R. Cumpson · Gladys Egan · Robert Harron · Arthur V. Johnson · Owen Moore · Anthony O'Sullivan · Gertrude Robinson · Mack Sennett · Harry Solter · Henry B. Walthall

Screenplay Stanner E.V. Taylor

Cinematography G.W. Bitzer · Percy Higginson

Original title They Would Elope (S)

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Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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