Twin Kiddies (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Twin Kiddies is a drama film directed by Henry King, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. In March 1916, Pathé released a short feature entitled Little Mary Sunshine, starring a four-year-old Marie Osborne. This was one of the first features ever directed by King and it was so successful that Pathé asked the original production company, Balboa, for five more features with the same child wonder. All were produced during the second half of 1916, and only three of them survive today – one being Twin Kiddies, which shows the amazing progress King had made since the first film in the series. Of course, the story is thin, the ending quite abrupt, and the opening sequences rather long. Yet, the direction is much more subtle, alternating between shots of different size, suggesting that King was mastering the art of composition.
Who’s in it. Twin Kiddies stars Marie Osborne as Bessie Hunt/Fay Van Loan, Henry King as Jasper Hunt, Daniel Gilfether as William Van Loan and Ruth Lackaye as Mrs Flannigan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twin Kiddies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twin Kiddies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twin Kiddies (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twin Kiddies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Twin Kiddies?
- Twin Kiddies stars Marie Osborne, Henry King, Daniel Gilfether, Ruth Lackaye and Edward Jobson.
- When was Twin Kiddies released?
- Twin Kiddies was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.