At the Altar (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1909, At the Altar is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. At the Italian boarding house the male boarders were all smitten with the charms of Minnie, the landlady's pretty daughter, but she was of a poetic turn of mind and her soul soared above plebeianism and her aspirations were romantic. Most persistent among her suitors was Grigo, a coarse Sicilian, whose advances were odiously repulsive. The arrival at the boarding house from the old country of Giuseppe Cassella, the violinist, filled the void in her yearning heart. Romantic, poetic and a talented musician, Giuseppe was indeed a desirable husband for Minnie.
Who’s in it. At the Altar stars Marion Leonard as Minnie, the Daughter, David Miles as Father, Charles Inslee as Grigo, the Suitor and Barry O'Moore as Giuseppe Cassella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, At the Altar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At the Altar page.
If you liked it. Fans of At the Altar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At the Altar (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for At the Altar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is At the Altar worth watching?
- At the Altar holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in At the Altar?
- At the Altar stars Marion Leonard, David Miles, Charles Inslee, Barry O'Moore and Anita Hendrie.
- When was At the Altar released?
- At the Altar was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.