The Making of a Man (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1911, The Making of a Man is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman becomes infatuated with the leading man of a traveling theatrical troupe. She sneaks away to join him in the next town, but her father forces her to return home...
Who’s in it. The Making of a Man stars Dell Henderson as Leading Man, Blanche Sweet as Young Woman, Edwin August as Young Woman's Family and William J. Butler as Young Woman's Family, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Making of a Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Making of a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Making of a Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Making of a Man (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Making of a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Making of a Man worth watching?
- The Making of a Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Making of a Man?
- The Making of a Man stars Dell Henderson, Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, William J. Butler and Donald Crisp.
- When was The Making of a Man released?
- The Making of a Man was released in 1911, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.