His Trust (1911): Cast
His Trust is a 1911 short war drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Mack Sennett as Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword, Claire McDowell and Wilfred Lucas. It runs 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is His Trust About?
The premise of His Trust without spoilers.
When a Confederate officer departs for war, he entrusts his wife and daughter to George, his loyal Black servant. After the officer falls in battle, George remains steadfast, continuing to provide for and protect the family with unwavering devotion and self‑sacrifice, honoring the trust placed in him.
His Trust Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- racial stereotype
- blackface
- american civil war
- morality
His Trust Cast & Characters
Mack Sennett leads the cast as Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword, with Claire McDowell as Col. Frazier's wife and Wilfred Lucas as George. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Mack Sennett as Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword
- Claire McDowell as Col. Frazier's wife
- Wilfred Lucas as George
- Dell Henderson as Col. Frazier
Also Starring in His Trust
· 8 more- Alfred Paget Messenger/Confederate Soldier
- Charles West Man at Farewell
- Dorothy West The Daughter as an Adult
- Kate Bruce
- W. Chrystie Miller Man at Farewell
- Linda Arvidson
- Gladys Egan
- Edith Haldeman The Fraziers' child
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
His Trust Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “His Trust: The Faithful Devotion and Self-Sacrifice of An Old Negro Servant” and “Su responsabilidad”.
- Also known as
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- His Trust: The Faithful Devotion and Self-Sacrifice of An Old Negro Servant
- Su responsabilidad
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His Trust FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of His Trust, each answered in a sentence.
How long is His Trust?
His Trust runs 14 minutes.
When was His Trust released?
His Trust was released on January 16, 1911.
Who directed His Trust?
His Trust was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of His Trust?
His Trust stars Mack Sennett as Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword, Claire McDowell as Col. Frazier's wife and Wilfred Lucas as George, among 12 credited actors.
Does His Trust have a post-credit scene?
No. His Trust has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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