The Renunciation (1909): Cast
The Renunciation is a 1909 short western directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Mary Pickford as Kittie Ryan, Wilfred Lucas and James Kirkwood. It runs 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 11 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Genre
- Western
- Studio
- Biograph Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Renunciation About?
The premise of The Renunciation without spoilers.
Two miners are fighting over a woman, and one is about to murder the other in his sleep. At the critical moment, the woman introduces her fiancé from the city.
The Renunciation Cast & Characters
Mary Pickford leads the cast as Kittie Ryan, with Wilfred Lucas and James Kirkwood as Joe Fielding. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Mary Pickford as Kittie Ryan
- Wilfred Lucas
- James Kirkwood as Joe Fielding
- Anthony O'Sullivan as Steve Ryan
Also Starring in The Renunciation
· 5 more- Billy Quirk Kittie's Fiance
- Harry Solter Sam Walters
- Arthur V. Johnson
- W. Chrystie Miller
- Edwin August
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.
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The Renunciation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Renunciation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Renunciation?
The Renunciation runs 11 minutes.
When was The Renunciation released?
The Renunciation was released on July 19, 1909.
Who directed The Renunciation?
The Renunciation was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The Renunciation?
The Renunciation stars Mary Pickford as Kittie Ryan, Wilfred Lucas and James Kirkwood as Joe Fielding, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Renunciation have a post-credit scene?
No. The Renunciation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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