Faithful (1910): cast, story & where to watch

1910 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1910, Faithful is a comedy and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 12 minutes.

What it’s about. Adonese is returning home from seeing the woman he is courting, and he is driving around a corner when his car accidentally brushes against the tramp 'Faithful' and knocks him over. Feeling sorry for him, Adonese helps him up and buys him a new suit of clothes. The naively innocent Faithful reads too much into this gesture, and he begins to follow his benefactor everywhere, expecting to receive future gifts.

Who’s in it. Faithful stars Arthur V. Johnson as John Dobbs [Adonese], Mack Sennett as Zeke [Faithful], Florence Barker as John's Sweetheart and Kate Bruce as John's Sweetheart's Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Faithful has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faithful page.

If you liked it. Fans of Faithful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Faithful (1910)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faithful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Faithful worth watching?
Faithful holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Faithful?
Faithful stars Arthur V. Johnson, Mack Sennett, Florence Barker, Kate Bruce and Frank Powell.
When was Faithful released?
Faithful was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.