The Varmint
Originally released in 1917. The Varmint is a comedy film. directed by William Desmond Taylor. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, and Theodore Roberts
Synopsis
John Humperdink Stover, otherwise known as "The Varmint" for his pestiferousness or as "Dink" when in special favor, was expelled from a boarding school and sent to Lawrenceville Academy. On the stage on the way to the school he meets a silent man whom Dink sizes up for a salesman and he proceeds to wax eloquent on the subject of his past career and the reason he was expelled from his previous school.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Jack Pickford
as John Humperdink Stover
Louise Huff
as Laura
Theodore Roberts
as A Roman
Henry Malvern
as Tough McCarty
Ben Suslow
as White Mountain Canary
Milton Schumann
as Caramel-Colored Angel
Maurice Kessell
as Cheyenne Baxter
Maxfield Stanley
as Doc MacNooder
Robert Gordon
as Tennessee Shad
Edward Sedgwick
as Butsey White
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Varmint about?
John Humperdink Stover, otherwise known as "The Varmint" for his pestiferousness or as "Dink" when in special favor, was expelled from a boarding school and sent to Lawrenceville Academy. On the st...
Who directed The Varmint?
The Varmint was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
How long is The Varmint?
The Varmint has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Varmint released?
The Varmint was released on August 5, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Varmint?
The main cast of The Varmint includes Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Theodore Roberts, Henry Malvern, Ben Suslow.