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The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England (1914): Cast

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The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England is a 1914 drama directed by Maurice Tourneur, starring Chester Barnett as The Earl's Son, Giles, Alec B. Francis and Johnny Hines. It runs 1 hour.

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The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England (1914) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England About?

The premise of The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England without spoilers.

After being expelled for misconduct, young Giles Bateson faces his father's stern ultimatum: he must earn a half‑crown and demonstrate his worth before the Earl will see him again. The film follows his quest to restore his honor in an idyllic old‑English setting.

The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • national film registry
  • ring
  • nobility
  • village
  • england
  • father son relationship
  • church
  • rose garden
  • gypsy
  • expulsion
  • employment
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England Cast & Characters

Chester Barnett leads the cast as The Earl's Son, Giles, with Alec B. Francis as The Earl Of Bateson and Johnny Hines as A Jolly Boy. Directed by Maurice Tourneur; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Maurice Tourneur

More films directed by Maurice Tourneur: Impasse of Two Angels, Cecile Is Dead, Valley of Hell and Carnival of Sinners.

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The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England?

The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England released?

The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England was released on November 9, 1914.

Who directed The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England?

The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England was directed by Maurice Tourneur.

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Who is in the cast of The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England?

The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England stars Chester Barnett as The Earl's Son, Giles, Alec B. Francis as The Earl Of Bateson and Johnny Hines as A Jolly Boy, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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