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Fanchon, the Cricket (1915): Cast & Where to Watch

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Fanchon, the Cricket is a 1915 drama directed by James Kirkwood, starring Mary Pickford as Fanchon, the Cricket, Jack Pickford and Lottie Pickford. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Darkroom, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Fanchon, the Cricket (1915) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
James Kirkwood
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fanchon, the Cricket About?

The premise of Fanchon, the Cricket without spoilers.

Fanchon, a wild girl raised in a forest with her eccentric grandmother accused of witchcraft, bears the stigma of sorcery. She saves a boy from drowning, and they fall in love, though she refuses marriage unless his father asks. When the boy falls gravely ill a year later, only Fanchon's enchanting presence can restore his health.

Fanchon, the Cricket Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • engagement party
  • picnic
  • grandmother granddaughter relationship
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • tomboy
  • brother brother relationship
  • reference to a witch
  • house in the forest
  • woman fights a man
  • new dress
  • dead mother
  • all hallows' eve
+17 more
  • locket necklace
  • maypole dance
  • romantic rivalry
  • disguised as a ghost
  • death of grandmother
  • marriage proposal
  • feud
  • consent to marry
  • one year later
  • sick man
  • shrine
  • fiance fiancee reunion
  • recovering from illness
  • breaking 4th wall
  • rescue from drowning
  • free spirit
  • based on novel
Where to watch

Where to Watch Fanchon, the Cricket

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Darkroom, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Fanchon, the Cricket Cast & Characters

Mary Pickford leads the cast as Fanchon, the Cricket, with Jack Pickford as Young Bully (uncredited) and Lottie Pickford as Madelon. Directed by James Kirkwood; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fanchon, the Cricket

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Fanchon, the Cricket Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Fanchon the Cricket” and “Фаншон, щурецът”.

Also known as
  • Fanchon the Cricket
  • Фаншон, щурецът
  • 善良的凡逊

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FAQ

Fanchon, the Cricket FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Fanchon, the Cricket, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fanchon, the Cricket?

Fanchon, the Cricket runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Fanchon, the Cricket released?

Fanchon, the Cricket was released on May 10, 1915.

Who directed Fanchon, the Cricket?

Fanchon, the Cricket was directed by James Kirkwood.

More films by James Kirkwood

Who is in the cast of Fanchon, the Cricket?

Fanchon, the Cricket stars Mary Pickford as Fanchon, the Cricket, Jack Pickford as Young Bully (uncredited) and Lottie Pickford as Madelon, among 7 credited actors.

Where can I watch Fanchon, the Cricket?

In the US, Fanchon, the Cricket is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Darkroom and FlixFling and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).

Does Fanchon, the Cricket have a post-credit scene?

No. Fanchon, the Cricket has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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