The Slacker(1917)
Every man, woman and child should see this picture and you will stand by the colors that never run, Red, White and Blue.
The Slacker Synopsis
Robert Wallace, the elder son of a rich and indulgent father, marries Margaret Christy, a spirited patriot, so that he can escape the call to war. Discovering the reason for Robert's haste to get married, Margaret is appalled and resolves to bring home to her husband a sense of his personal responsibility. In order to instill patriotism in Robert, Margaret contrasts him with John Harding, the man who gave her up to go to war. When Robert protests his wife's tactics, Margaret accuses him of being a contemptible coward. The next day a German insults the American flag, and Robert, his sense of justice aroused, makes him salute it. He then bids Margaret farewell and marches off to war. Margaret sees him off without divulging the secret that she is pregnant, thus sacrificing her own welfare for that of her country.
The Slacker (1917) is a drama film directed by Christy Cabanne, released on July 16, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Emily Stevens, Walter Miller, Leo Delaney and Eugene Borden.
- Director:
- Christy Cabanne
- Writers:
- Christy Cabanne
- Cinematographer:
- William Fildew
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Slacker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emily Stevens
as Margaret Christy
Walter Miller
as Robert Wallace
Leo Delaney
as John Harding
Eugene Borden
as George Wallace
Millicent Fisher
as Virginia Lambert
Mathilde Brundage
as Mrs. McAllister
Baby Ivy Ward
as Child with Flag
Charles Fang
as Valet
W.E. Lawrence
- Daniel Jarrett
Daniel Jarrett
as Henry Wallace
- Sue Balfour
Sue Balfour
as Mrs. Christy
- Belle Bruce
Belle Bruce
Key crew
Directed by Christy Cabanne, written by Christy Cabanne.
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The Slacker – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Slacker?
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The main cast of The Slacker (1917) includes Emily Stevens, Walter Miller, Leo Delaney, Eugene Borden and Millicent Fisher. The film was directed by Christy Cabanne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Slacker released?
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The Slacker was released on July 16, 1917 and runs for 1h 10m.