Draft 258 (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, Draft 258 is a drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. “The Picture of the Hour for All Americans” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary Alden and her brothers Matthew and George have extremely different political views. Matthew is a committed pacifist, and is constantly giving speeches against war. George is notified that his draft number, 258, has been called and to report for induction, but he refuses. Mary, on the other hand, is intensely patriotic and comes up with a plan to shame him into reporting for induction. Meanwhile, Matthew is being set up for a patsy by a gang of German secret agents, led by Van Bierman, who are planning to blow up an airplane factory.
Who’s in it. Draft 258 stars Mabel Taliaferro as Mary Alden, Walter Miller as John Graham, Earl Brunswick as Matthew Alden and Eugene Borden as George Alden, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Draft 258 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Draft 258 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Draft 258 (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Draft 258 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Draft 258?
- Draft 258 stars Mabel Taliaferro, Walter Miller, Earl Brunswick, Eugene Borden and Sue Balfour.
- When was Draft 258 released?
- Draft 258 was released in 1917.