The Vicar of Wakefield (1917)
- Directed by
- Ernest C. Warde
- Genre
- drama film, silent film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- 5.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A vicar and his family face a series of misfortunes that test their patience and faith. The story follows their struggles to stay together and maintain their dignity in 18th century England.
slow-burnmelancholicstatelywistfulfamily-centeredhistoricalserenequietly dramatic
What happens
The Vicar of Wakefield is a 1917 American silent historical drama film directed by Ernest C. Warde and starring Frederick Warde, Boyd Marshall and Kathryn Adams. It is based on the 1766 novel The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith. Unlike many productions of the era, the film still survives. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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