They Would Elope (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1909, They Would Elope is a comedy film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
Who’s in it. They Would Elope stars Billy Quirk as Harry, Mary Pickford as Bessie, James Kirkwood as The Father and Kate Bruce as The Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, They Would Elope has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Would Elope page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Would Elope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Would Elope (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Would Elope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Would Elope worth watching?
- They Would Elope holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Would Elope?
- They Would Elope stars Billy Quirk, Mary Pickford, James Kirkwood, Kate Bruce and William J. Butler.
- When was They Would Elope released?
- They Would Elope was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.