Timothy’s Quest (1922): Cast & Where to Watch
Timothy’s Quest is a 1922 drama directed by Sidney Olcott, starring Joseph Depew as Timothy, Marie L. Day and Nora Cecil. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dirigo Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Timothy’s Quest About?
The premise of Timothy’s Quest without spoilers.
Timothy and Gay, orphaned siblings from Boston's slums, flee to rural Maine hoping to find a place to belong. Their arrival gradually thaws Avilda's grief‑ridden heart, a reclusive resident hardened by loss. Set against a gentle pastoral backdrop, the story follows the children’s search for acceptance, love, and a true home.
Timothy’s Quest Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- children
- novel
- day for night camera shot
- orphan girl
- parasol
- orphans
- girl wearing a nightgown
- older brother younger sister relationship
- riding the rails
- orphan boy
- young brother and sister
- horse and buggy
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- tinted film
- boy wears a nightshirt
- overhearing a conversation
- boxcar
- dog
- rural setting
- orphan
- based on novel
- character name in title
Where to Watch Timothy’s Quest
Stream it on Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Timothy’s Quest Cast & Characters
Joseph Depew leads the cast as Timothy, with Marie L. Day as Miss Avilda Cummins and Nora Cecil as Townswoman. Directed by Sidney Olcott; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Olcott
- Joseph Depew as Timothy
- Marie L. Day as Miss Avilda Cummins
- Nora Cecil as Townswoman
- Margaret Seddon as Samantha Ann Ripley
Also Starring in Timothy’s Quest
· 7 more- Jetta Goudal Sick Mother
- Vivia Ogden Hitty Tarbox
- Carrie Clark Ward Townswoman
- Bertram Marburgh Jabe Slocum
- Gladys Leslie Miss Dora
- William F. Haddock Dave Milliken
- Helen Rowland Lady Gay
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Timothy’s Quest FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Timothy’s Quest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Timothy’s Quest?
Timothy’s Quest runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Timothy’s Quest released?
Timothy’s Quest was released on September 16, 1922.
Who directed Timothy’s Quest?
Timothy’s Quest was directed by Sidney Olcott.
More films by Sidney Olcott Who is in the cast of Timothy’s Quest?
Timothy’s Quest stars Joseph Depew as Timothy, Marie L. Day as Miss Avilda Cummins and Nora Cecil as Townswoman, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch Timothy’s Quest?
In the US, Timothy’s Quest is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does Timothy’s Quest have a post-credit scene?
No. Timothy’s Quest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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