So Near, Yet So Far (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1912, So Near, Yet So Far is a drama and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Walter Miller loves Mary Pickford, but he is very shy and doesn't dare to speak up, so she prefers Bobby Harron. All perfectly natural. But one morning when he is nursing a hangover, Elmer Booth and Harry Carey break into her apartment and threaten her, until Walter rushes in to her rescue.
Who’s in it. So Near, Yet So Far stars Walter Miller as Howard, the Boy, Mary Pickford as The Young Woman, Robert Harron as The Rival / In Club and Lionel Barrymore as In Club, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, So Near, Yet So Far sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch So Near, Yet So Far page.
If you liked it. Fans of So Near, Yet So Far tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch So Near, Yet So Far (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for So Near, Yet So Far change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is So Near, Yet So Far worth watching?
- So Near, Yet So Far holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in So Near, Yet So Far?
- So Near, Yet So Far stars Walter Miller, Mary Pickford, Robert Harron, Lionel Barrymore and Christy Cabanne.