To Save Her Soul (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1909, To Save Her Soul is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Agnes, a singer in a country church, is practicing one day when a vaudeville manager hears her and offers her a job. Over the objections of the curate who loves her, she accepts the offer and goes to the city. Later the curate goes to hear Agnes perform and, fearing that her soul is being corrupted by show business, he asks her to return to the small town with him. When she refuses, he is prepared to kill her in order to protect the purity of her soul. This brings about her change of heart, and together they return to the little church.
Who’s in it. To Save Her Soul stars Mary Pickford as Agnes Hailey, Arthur V. Johnson as Paul Redmond, Kate Bruce as The Housekeeper and W. Chrystie Miller as Church Organist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, To Save Her Soul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Save Her Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Save Her Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Save Her Soul (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Save Her Soul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Save Her Soul worth watching?
- To Save Her Soul holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Save Her Soul?
- To Save Her Soul stars Mary Pickford, Arthur V. Johnson, Kate Bruce, W. Chrystie Miller and George Nichols.
- When was To Save Her Soul released?
- To Save Her Soul was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.