The Greatest Question (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1919, The Greatest Question is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Question stars Lillian Gish as Nellie Jarvis, Robert Harron as Jimmie Hilton, Ralph Graves as John Hilton Jr. and Eugenie Besserer as Mrs. Hilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Greatest Question has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Question page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Question tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Question (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greatest Question change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Greatest Question worth watching?
- The Greatest Question holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest Question?
- The Greatest Question stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Ralph Graves, Eugenie Besserer and George Fawcett.
- When was The Greatest Question released?
- The Greatest Question was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.