Great Expectations (1917)

Charles Dickens' classic tale of Pip, a poor orphan who befriends an escaped convict and who grows up in the company of a bitter old woman, Miss Havisham, and her haughty young ward, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Robert G. Vignola, Paul West

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Doty Hobart,

Stars:

Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Frank Losee

Cast

Cast overview:
Jack Pickford	...	Pip
Louise Huff	...	Estella
Frank Losee	...	Able Magwitch, alias Provis
William Black	...	Joe Gargery (as W.W. Black)
Marcia Harris	...	Mrs. Gargery
Grace Barton	...	Miss Havisham
Herbert Prior	...	Mr. Jaggers

Storyline

Charles Dickens' classic tale of Pip, a poor orphan who befriends an escaped convict and who grows up in the company of a bitter old woman, Miss Havisham, and her haughty young ward, Estella. Pip learns the rewards of both vindictiveness and gratitude as a result of these events.

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Plot Keywords:

charles dickens | great expectations | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 1917 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Famous Players Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Terror from the Year 5000 (1997)

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