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Short drama

Bartleby (1969): Cast

Bartleby (1969) movie poster

Bartleby is a 1969 short drama directed by Larry Yust, starring Patrick Campbell as Bartleby, James Westerfield and Barry Williams. It runs 28 minutes.

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Bartleby (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
Larry Yust
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bartleby About?

The premise of Bartleby without spoilers.

An enigmatic figure named Bartleby calmly refuses to perform his duties as a scrivener, embodying Herman Melville’s haunting tale. The film presents a period‑dramatized version of the story, filmed in 1969 under the auspices of Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation, capturing the quiet rebellion and melancholy of the legendary character.

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Cast & crew

Bartleby Cast & Characters

Patrick Campbell leads the cast as Bartleby, with James Westerfield as The Lawyer and Barry Williams as Gingernut. Directed by Larry Yust.

From the director

More from Larry Yust

More films directed by Larry Yust: Homebodies, Trick Baby, The Lottery and The Lady, or the Tiger?.

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Cars

Cars in Bartleby

9 cars on screen, including the 1968 Austin A60 Cambridge and the 1969 Austin FX4.

All 9 cars
  • 1968 Austin A60 Cambridge in Bartleby 1968 Austin A60 Cambridge Main role
  • 1969 Austin FX4 in Bartleby 1969 Austin FX4 Minor role
  • 1969 Rover 3500 MkI P6B in Bartleby 1969 Rover 3500 MkI P6B Minor role
  • 1969 Seddon 13/4 in Bartleby 1969 Seddon 13/4 Minor role
Details

Bartleby Also Known As

Also known as “Bartleby the Scrivener”.

Also known as
  • Bartleby the Scrivener

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FAQ

Bartleby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bartleby, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bartleby?

Bartleby runs 28 minutes.

When was Bartleby released?

Bartleby was released on October 10, 1969.

Who directed Bartleby?

Bartleby was directed by Larry Yust.

More films by Larry Yust

Who is in the cast of Bartleby?

Bartleby stars Patrick Campbell as Bartleby, James Westerfield as The Lawyer and Barry Williams as Gingernut.

Does Bartleby have a post-credit scene?

No. Bartleby has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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