Charity Castle
Originally released in 1917. Charity Castle is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lloyd Ingraham. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Miles Minter, Clifford Callis, and Allan Forrest
Synopsis
Charity and her young brother are taken in by Merlin Durand, the son of a penurious millionaire, when their mother, a poor cleaning woman, dies. Charity is a strong believer in the world of fairy tales, and calls Merlin "The Prince". Merlin's cheapskate father cuts off his allowance until he gets a job and earns a salary, then leaves home for a "water cure". His servants immediately take a vacation, leaving the house empty, so Charity and Merlin hide there until Merlin can find a job. Charity begins to call the mansion "Charity Castle". They soon wind up involved with a strange cast of characters, including a burglar and an unemployed Shakespearean actor.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Mary Miles Minter
as Charity
Clifford Callis
as The Prince
Allan Forrest
as Merlin Durand
Eugenie Forde
as Zelma Verona
Henry A. Barrows
as Simon Durand
Ashton Dearholt
as Elmer Trent
Robert Klein
as Graves
Spottiswoode Aitken
as Lucius Garrett
George Ahearn
as Bill Turner
J. Gordon Russell
as Sam Smith
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charity Castle about?
Charity and her young brother are taken in by Merlin Durand, the son of a penurious millionaire, when their mother, a poor cleaning woman, dies. Charity is a strong believer in the world of fairy t...
Who directed Charity Castle?
Charity Castle was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
How long is Charity Castle?
Charity Castle has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Charity Castle released?
Charity Castle was released on September 3, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charity Castle?
The main cast of Charity Castle includes Mary Miles Minter, Clifford Callis, Allan Forrest, Eugenie Forde, Henry A. Barrows.