The Making of a Man(1911)
The Making of a Man Synopsis
A young woman becomes infatuated with the leading man of a traveling theatrical troupe. She sneaks away to join him in the next town, but her father forces her to return home...
The Making of a Man (1911) is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on October 4, 1911 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Dell Henderson, Blanche Sweet, Edwin August and William J. Butler. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- John Fleming Wilson, R. L. Bond
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
The Making of a Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dell Henderson
as Leading Man
Blanche Sweet
as Young Woman
Edwin August
as Young Woman's Family
- William J. Butler
William J. Butler
as Young Woman's Family
Donald Crisp
as Actor / Backstage
Edward Dillon
as An Usher / At Dance
Gladys Egan
as In First Audience
- Frank Evans
Frank Evans
as The Sheriff / In First Audience / At Dance / In Second Audience
Joseph Graybill
as Actor / Backstage
- Guy Hedlund
Guy Hedlund
as The Boyfriend
Grace Henderson
as In Second Audience
- Harry Hyde
Harry Hyde
as In Second Audience / At Second Stage Door
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by John Fleming Wilson and R. L. Bond.
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The Making of a Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Making of a Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Making of a Man online?
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The Making of a Man (1911) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Making of a Man?
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The main cast of The Making of a Man (1911) includes Dell Henderson, Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, William J. Butler and Donald Crisp. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of a Man released?
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The Making of a Man was released on October 4, 1911 and runs for 17m.
Is The Making of a Man worth watching?
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The Making of a Man (1911) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.