His Duty
Originally released in 1909. His Duty is a drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Powell, Owen Moore, and Kate Bruce
Synopsis
It's Bob Allen's twenty-first birthday. His mother and his brother Jack, a policeman present him with a cap, personalized with his initals in the lining. Jack then goes to work and Bob goes out also. Later in the evening, Jack is called to the scene of a robbery, where he finds the cap with his brother's initials. Dismayed by the idea that his brother is a thief, he goes home and confronts Bob with the evidence. Though it breaks their mother's heart, Jack does his duty and leads his brother out in handcuffs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1909
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Powell
as Jack Allen
Owen Moore
as Bob Allen
Kate Bruce
as The Sons' Mother
Marion Leonard
as Woman in store
Mary Pickford
as A young woman in the street
David Miles
as Proprietor
Robert Harron
as One of the Children on the Street
Arthur V. Johnson
as Man in Store
Violet Mersereau
as One of the Children on the Street
Jack Pickford
as One of the Children on the Street
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Biograph Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is His Duty about?
It's Bob Allen's twenty-first birthday. His mother and his brother Jack, a policeman present him with a cap, personalized with his initals in the lining. Jack then goes to work and Bob goes out als...
Who directed His Duty?
His Duty was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is His Duty?
His Duty has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was His Duty released?
His Duty was released on May 31, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in His Duty?
The main cast of His Duty includes Frank Powell, Owen Moore, Kate Bruce, Marion Leonard, Mary Pickford.