Tom Sawyer(1917)
Tom Sawyer Synopsis
Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
Tom Sawyer (1917) is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by William Desmond Taylor, released on December 10, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Jack Pickford, George Hackathorne, Alice Marvin and Edythe Chapman. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William Desmond Taylor
- Writers:
- Julia Crawford Ivers, Mark Twain
- Producers:
- Jesse L. Lasky
- Production:
- Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company
- Status:
- Released
Tom Sawyer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Pickford
as Tom Sawyer
George Hackathorne
as Sid Sawyer
- Alice Marvin
Alice Marvin
as Mary Sawyer
Edythe Chapman
as Aunt Polly
Robert Gordon
as Huckleberry Finn
Antrim Short
as Joe Harper
Clara Horton
as Becky Thatcher
Helen Gilmore
as Widow Douglas
Carl Goetz
as Alfred Temple
Olive Thomas
as Choir Member (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Desmond Taylor, written by Julia Crawford Ivers and Mark Twain, produced by Jesse L. Lasky.
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Tom Sawyer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Tom Sawyer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tom Sawyer online?
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Who stars in Tom Sawyer?
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The main cast of Tom Sawyer (1917) includes Jack Pickford, George Hackathorne, Alice Marvin, Edythe Chapman and Robert Gordon. The film was directed by William Desmond Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tom Sawyer released?
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Tom Sawyer was released on December 10, 1917 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Tom Sawyer worth watching?
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Tom Sawyer (1917) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.