The Slave (1909)
A Greek woman marries a struggling sculptor. When he can't support her and their baby, she offers to sell herself as a slave to allow them to buy food.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: July 29, 1909
Cast
- Florence Lawrence - Nerada
- Harry Solter - Deletrius
- James Kirkwood - Alachus
- Mary Pickford - A Slave Girl
- Henry B. Walthall - Alachus' Friend
- Kate Bruce - Mourning Woman
- William J. Butler - A Patrician
- Gladys Egan - A Child
- Arthur V. Johnson - Deletius House Guest
- Owen Moore - Deletius House Guest
Screenplay
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Slave about?
- A Greek woman marries a struggling sculptor. When he can't support her and their baby, she offers to sell herself as a slave to allow them to buy food.
- Who directed The Slave?
- The Slave was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Slave?
- The Slave stars Florence Lawrence, Harry Solter, James Kirkwood, Mary Pickford, Henry B. Walthall, Kate Bruce.
- How long is The Slave?
- The Slave has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Slave?
- The Slave is a Drama film.
- Where was The Slave produced?
- The Slave was produced in United States of America.