1917 Movies
Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1917, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.
![A Man There Was]( "A Man There Was")
A Man There Was
Written by: Henrik Ibsen, Gustaf Molander, Victor Sjöström
Directed by: Victor Sjöström
Starring: Victor Sjöström, Edith Erastoff, August Falck
Country: Sweden
Outline: Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the cruelty of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on Terje's beneficence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.
source: imdb.com
![The Man from Painted Post]( "The Man from Painted Post")
The Man from Painted Post
Written by: Douglas Fairbanks, Jackson Gregory, Joseph Henabery
Directed by: Joseph Henabery
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Frank Campeau
Country: United States of America
Outline: In order to find out who's behind a cattle rustling operation that's hurting ranchers, a detective for the Cattleman's Protective Association pretends to be a tenderfoot from back east who's just arrived in the area and doesn't know how to ride, rope or shoot.
source: imdb.com
![Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm]( "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm")
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Written by: Eleanor H. Porter, Frances Marion
Directed by: Marshall Neilan
Starring: Mary Pickford, Jack Pickford, Thomas Meighan
Country: United States of America
Outline: Rebecca, a young girl from a small town, moves to the big city to live with her aunt and uncle, bringing her infectious optimism and charm to everyone she meets.
source: imdb.com
![Wild and Woolly]( "Wild and Woolly")
Wild and Woolly
Written by: John Emerson, Anita Loos
Directed by: John Emerson
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Frank Campeau
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young man from the East travels to the West to experience frontier life, leading to humorous adventures and misunderstandings.
source: imdb.com
![The Poor Little Rich Girl]( "The Poor Little Rich Girl")
The Poor Little Rich Girl
Written by: Eleanor H. Porter, Frances Marion
Directed by: Maurice Tourneur
Starring: Mary Pickford, Jack Pickford, Thomas Meighan
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young girl from a wealthy family feels neglected and unloved, leading her to run away and experience the hardships of life on the streets.
source: imdb.com
![The Pride of the Clan]( "The Pride of the Clan")
The Pride of the Clan
Written by: Elaine S. Carrington, Charles E. Whittaker
Directed by: Maurice Tourneur
Starring: Mary Pickford, Matt Moore, Warren Cook, Kathryn Browne-Decker, Edward Roseman, Joel Day, Leatrice Joy
Country: United States of America
Outline: After her father's death, Marget MacTavish becomes the chieftain of a Scottish island clan. She faces challenges in leadership and love, especially when a wealthy outsider threatens her engagement to a local fisherman.
source: imdb.com
![A Modern Musketeer]( "A Modern Musketeer")
A Modern Musketeer
Written by: Allan Dwan
Directed by: Allan Dwan
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Marjorie Daw, Kathleen Kirkham, Eugene Ormonde, Edythe Chapman, Frank Campeau, Tully Marshall, Zasu Pitts, Charles Stevens
Country: United States of America
Outline: Ned Thacker, inspired by D'Artagnan, leaves Kansas for adventure. He encounters Elsie Dodge and Forrest Vandeteer, leading to chivalrous exploits and romantic entanglements.
source: imdb.com
![A Mormon Maid]( "A Mormon Maid")
A Mormon Maid
Written by: Charles Sarver, Paul West
Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard
Starring: Mae Murray, Frank Borzage, Hobart Bosworth, Edythe Chapman, Noah Beery
Country: United States of America
Outline: In the late 1850s, John Hogue and his family live on the frontier, encountering Mormon caravans traveling westward. Their lives intertwine with Elder Darius Burr and his followers, leading to complex relationships and challenges.
source: imdb.com
![A Man There Was]( "A Man There Was")
A Man There Was
Written by: Gustaf Molander, Victor Sjöström
Directed by: Victor Sjöström
Starring: Victor Sjöström
Country: Sweden
Outline: A Man There Was is a 1917 silent Swedish drama co-written and directed by Victor Sjöström, based on a poem of the same title by Henrik Ibsen. The film is considered a key work in early Swedish cinema, marking the start of its golden age.
source: en.wikipedia.org
![The Sawdust Ring]( "The Sawdust Ring")
The Sawdust Ring
Written by: Charles Miller, Paul Powell
Directed by: Charles Miller, Paul Powell
Starring: Charles Miller, Paul Powell
Country: United States of America
Outline: A film about a circus performer.
source: imdb.com
![A Romance of the Redwoods]( "A Romance of the Redwoods")
A Romance of the Redwoods
Written by: Cecil B. DeMille, Jeanie Macpherson
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
Starring: Cecil B. DeMille, Jeanie Macpherson
Country: United States of America
Outline: A film about a circus performer.
source: imdb.com
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