Home, Sweet Home
Originally released in 1914. Home, Sweet Home is a drama/fantasy film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry B. Walthall, Josephine Crowell, and Lillian Gish
Synopsis
John Howard Payne leaves home and begins a career in the theater. Despite encouragement from his mother and his sweetheart, Payne begins to lead a life of dissolute habits, and this soon leads to ruin and misery. In deep despair, he thinks of better days, and writes a song that later provides inspiration to several others in their own times of need.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry B. Walthall
as John Howard Payne
Josephine Crowell
as Payne's Mother
Lillian Gish
as Payne's Sweetheart
Dorothy Gish
as Sister of Payne's Sweetheart
Mae Marsh
as Apple Pie Mary Smith
Robert Harron
as The Eastener, Robert Winthrop
Jack Pickford
as The Mother's Son
Fay Tincher
as The Worldly Woman
Spottiswoode Aitken
as James Smith - Mary's Father
Miriam Cooper
as The Fiancee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Reliance Film Company
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home, Sweet Home about?
John Howard Payne leaves home and begins a career in the theater. Despite encouragement from his mother and his sweetheart, Payne begins to lead a life of dissolute habits, and this soon leads to r...
Who directed Home, Sweet Home?
Home, Sweet Home was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Home, Sweet Home?
Home, Sweet Home has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Home, Sweet Home released?
Home, Sweet Home was released on May 16, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Home, Sweet Home?
The main cast of Home, Sweet Home includes Henry B. Walthall, Josephine Crowell, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Mae Marsh.