Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Short film

The Revenue Man and His Girl (1911): Cast

The Revenue Man and His Girl (1911) movie poster

The Revenue Man and His Girl is a 1911 short film directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Edwin August as The Revenue Man, Dorothy West and Mabel Normand. It runs 17 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Revenue Man and His Girl (1911) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Director
D.W. Griffith
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Revenue Man and His Girl About?

The premise of The Revenue Man and His Girl without spoilers.

In Kentucky backwoods, Dorothy West helps her moonshiner father move jugs to his still and meets Edwin August, the revenue man sent to stop bootlegging. They are attracted, but August begins arresting moonshiners. The community, dependent on the trade, arms itself; Dorothy takes a rifle. After a loved one is shot, she vows to kill August.

The Revenue Man and His Girl Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • mountain
  • rural setting
  • american south
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Revenue Man and His Girl Cast & Characters

Edwin August leads the cast as The Revenue Man, with Dorothy West as The Moonshiner's Daughter and Mabel Normand. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

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.

Full filmography
Details

The Revenue Man and His Girl Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “El hombre que volvió” and “The Revenue Man and the Girl”.

Also known as
  • El hombre que volvió
  • The Revenue Man and the Girl

Seen The Revenue Man and His Girl?

FAQ

The Revenue Man and His Girl FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Revenue Man and His Girl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Revenue Man and His Girl?

The Revenue Man and His Girl runs 17 minutes.

When was The Revenue Man and His Girl released?

The Revenue Man and His Girl was released on September 24, 1911.

Who directed The Revenue Man and His Girl?

The Revenue Man and His Girl was directed by D.W. Griffith.

More films by D.W. Griffith

Who is in the cast of The Revenue Man and His Girl?

The Revenue Man and His Girl stars Edwin August as The Revenue Man, Dorothy West as The Moonshiner's Daughter and Mabel Normand, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Revenue Man and His Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Revenue Man and His Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app