His Duty (1909): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1909 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1909, His Duty is a notable film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Bob Allen's twenty-first birthday. His mother and his brother Jack, a policeman present him with a cap, personalized with his initals in the lining. Jack then goes to work and Bob goes out also. Later in the evening, Jack is called to the scene of a robbery, where he finds the cap with his brother's initials. Dismayed by the idea that his brother is a thief, he goes home and confronts Bob with the evidence. Though it breaks their mother's heart, Jack does his duty and leads his brother out in handcuffs.
Who’s in it. His Duty stars Frank Powell as Jack Allen, Owen Moore as Bob Allen, Kate Bruce as The Sons' Mother and Marion Leonard as Woman in store, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, His Duty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Duty page.
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- Where can I watch His Duty (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Duty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Duty worth watching?
- His Duty holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Duty?
- His Duty stars Frank Powell, Owen Moore, Kate Bruce, Marion Leonard and Mary Pickford.
- When was His Duty released?
- His Duty was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.