Fanchon, the Cricket
Originally released in 1915. Fanchon, the Cricket is a drama film. directed by James Kirkwood. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Pickford, Jack Standing, and Lottie Pickford
Synopsis
A young wild girl, Fanchon, lives in a forest with her eccentric grandmother who is suspected by the villagers of being a witch. The unkempt Fanchon suffers from her grandmother's sorceress reputation. One day the girl rescues a boy from drowning and they fall in love, but Fanchon won't agree to marry him unless his father asks her. A year later the boy has fallen very ill and it is only the presence of the enchanting Fanchon that helps to restore his health.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fanchon, the Cricket about?
A young wild girl, Fanchon, lives in a forest with her eccentric grandmother who is suspected by the villagers of being a witch. The unkempt Fanchon suffers from her grandmother's sorceress reputat...
Who directed Fanchon, the Cricket?
Fanchon, the Cricket was directed by James Kirkwood.
How long is Fanchon, the Cricket?
Fanchon, the Cricket has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Fanchon, the Cricket released?
Fanchon, the Cricket was released on May 10, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fanchon, the Cricket?
The main cast of Fanchon, the Cricket includes Mary Pickford, Jack Standing, Lottie Pickford, Dick Lee, Russell Bassett.