The Little Yank (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, The Little Yank is a drama and war film directed by George Siegmann, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Sallie is a beautiful Kentucky girl who belongs to a family of Union sympathizers. Her brother is a lieutenant in the Union army, and on a visit home brings Major Rushton, his superior officer, who falls in love with Sallie, "the little Yank."
Who’s in it. The Little Yank stars Dorothy Gish as Sallie Castleton, Frank Bennett as Captain Johnnie, Allan Sears as Major Rushton and Bob Burns as Lieut. James Castleton, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Yank page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Yank tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Yank (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Yank change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Little Yank?
- The Little Yank stars Dorothy Gish, Frank Bennett, Allan Sears, Bob Burns and F.A. Turner.
- When was The Little Yank released?
- The Little Yank was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.