A Tale of Two Cities
Originally released in 1917. A Tale of Two Cities is a romance/history film. directed by Frank Lloyd. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, and Charles Clary
Synopsis
At the outbreak of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned former family servant. He is himself imprisoned and condemned by the revolutionary forces there. His wife, the former Lucie Manette, is secretly loved by a gentlemanly wastrel, Sydney Carton. Carton embarks on a daring plan to save the husband of the woman he loves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Farnum
as Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton
Jewel Carmen
as Lucie Manette
Charles Clary
as Marquis St.Evenmonde
Herschel Mayall
as Jacques Defarge
Rosita Marstini
as Madame Therese Defarge
Josef Swickard
as Dr. Alexandre Manette
Ralph Lewis
as Roger Cly
William Clifford
as Gabelle
Marc Robbins
as Jarvis Lorry
Olive White
as Miss Pross
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Tale of Two Cities about?
At the outbreak of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned former family servant. He is himself imprisoned and condemned by the revolutionary forces there. His w...
Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Frank Lloyd.
How long is A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
A Tale of Two Cities was released on March 10, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Tale of Two Cities?
The main cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Charles Clary, Herschel Mayall, Rosita Marstini.