The Little American (1917): Cast
The Little American is a 1917 romantic drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Levering, starring Hobart Bosworth as German Colonel, Wallace Beery and DeWitt Jennings. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 3m (63 min)
- Directors
- Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Levering
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mary Pickford Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Little American About?
The premise of The Little American without spoilers.
After her ship is torpedoed by a German U‑boat, a young American survivor drifts to the coast of France, where she seeks refuge in her ancestral home. There she confronts the harsh realities of the occupation, witnessing German brutality and the suffering of the local population firsthand.
The Little American Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- war propaganda
- boat
- military uniform
- american
- young
- u boat
- prussian
- ocean liner
- chateau
- false accusation
- transatlantic
- telephone
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- submarine
- rescue at sea
- prisoner of war
- poilu
- passport
- goose step
- espionage
- crucifix
- court martial
- butler
- thief
- torpedo
- sea
- firing squad
- parentage
- patriotism
- world war one
- hospital
- theft
- orphan
- racial prejudice
The Little American Cast & Characters
Hobart Bosworth leads the cast as German Colonel, with Wallace Beery as German Soldier (uncredited) and DeWitt Jennings as English Barrister. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Levering; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Cecil B. DeMille
- Co-director Joseph Levering
- Hobart Bosworth as German Colonel
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Wallace Beery as German Soldier (uncredited) -
DeWitt Jennings as English Barrister -
Sam Wood as Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Little American
· 22 more- Jack Holt Karl von Austreim
- Mary Pickford Angela Moore
- Raymond Hatton Count Jules de Destin
- Walter Long German Captain
- Guy Oliver Frederick von Austreim
- Ramon Novarro Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- Clarence Geldart Submarine Commander U-Boat 21 (uncredited)
- Robert Gordon Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- Ben Alexander Bobby Moore
- Lillian Leighton Angela's Great Aunt
- Colleen Moore Maid (uncredited)
- Edythe Chapman Mrs. von Austreim
- Gordon Griffith Child (uncredited)
- Norman Kerry Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- James Neill Senator John Moore
- Marian Swayne Lindy Gray (uncredited)
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- Carl Gerard Reverend (uncredited)
- Sam Robinson Noah (uncredited)
- Olive Corbett Nurse (uncredited)
- Lucile Dorrington Nurse (uncredited)
- Charles L. MacDonald Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- Bernard Niemeyer Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
More from Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Levering
More films directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Levering: Union Pacific, The Buccaneer, The Plainsman and The Crusades.
The Little American Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Little United States” and “Малката американка”.
- Also known as
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- The Little United States
- Малката американка
- La Petite Américaine
- 小小美国人
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The Little American FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Little American, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Little American?
The Little American runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
When was The Little American released?
The Little American was released on July 12, 1917.
Who directed The Little American?
The Little American was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Joseph Levering.
More films by Cecil B. DeMille Who is in the cast of The Little American?
The Little American stars Hobart Bosworth as German Colonel, Wallace Beery as German Soldier (uncredited) and DeWitt Jennings as English Barrister, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Little American have a post-credit scene?
No. The Little American has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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