His Trust (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1911, His Trust is a drama, war and history film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 14 minutes. “The Faithful Devotion and Self-Sacrifice of an Old Negro Servant” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant. After the officer is killed in battle, George continues in his caring duties, faithful to his trust.
Who’s in it. His Trust stars Wilfred Lucas as George, Dell Henderson as Col. Frazier, Claire McDowell as Col. Frazier's wife and Edith Haldeman as The Fraziers' child, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, His Trust 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 Trust page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Trust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Trust (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Trust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Trust worth watching?
- His Trust holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Trust?
- His Trust stars Wilfred Lucas, Dell Henderson, Claire McDowell, Edith Haldeman and Dorothy West.
- When was His Trust released?
- His Trust was released in 1911, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.