To Save Her Soul
Originally released in 1909. To Save Her Soul is a drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Pickford, Arthur V. Johnson, and Kate Bruce
Synopsis
Agnes, a singer in a country church, is practicing one day when a vaudeville manager hears her and offers her a job. Over the objections of the curate who loves her, she accepts the offer and goes to the city. Later the curate goes to hear Agnes perform and, fearing that her soul is being corrupted by show business, he asks her to return to the small town with him. When she refuses, he is prepared to kill her in order to protect the purity of her soul. This brings about her change of heart, and together they return to the little church.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1909
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mary Pickford
as Agnes Hailey
Arthur V. Johnson
as Paul Redmond
Kate Bruce
as The Housekeeper
W. Chrystie Miller
as Church Organist
George Nichols
as The Manager
Mack Sennett
as Backstage at Debut
Blanche Sweet
as Stage Dancer
Lottie Pickford
as In Audience
Frank Evans
as The Stage Manager
Caroline Harris
as Agnes' Mother (unconfirmed)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Save Her Soul about?
Agnes, a singer in a country church, is practicing one day when a vaudeville manager hears her and offers her a job. Over the objections of the curate who loves her, she accepts the offer and goes ...
Who directed To Save Her Soul?
To Save Her Soul was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is To Save Her Soul?
To Save Her Soul has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was To Save Her Soul released?
To Save Her Soul was released on December 27, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Save Her Soul?
The main cast of To Save Her Soul includes Mary Pickford, Arthur V. Johnson, Kate Bruce, W. Chrystie Miller, George Nichols.