Olaf—An Atom (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film
Released in 1913, Olaf—An Atom is a fantasy and drama film directed by Anthony O'Sullivan, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Broken by grief after his mother's death, Olaf becomes a wanderer. He is treated cruelly until he is given a meal by a woman at the homestead where she lives with her husband and baby. Olaf is able to return her kindness when he overhears a plot to rob the settlers of their home. He alerts the couple and delays the would-be thieves long enough for the husband to file a claim on his land. Olaf is injured by the claim jumpers but he recovers, alone and forgotten by those he has helped. He then moves aimlessly along.
Who’s in it. Olaf—An Atom stars Harry Carey as Olaf, an Atom, Kate Bruce as Olaf's Mother, Charles Hill Mailes as A Parent and Claire McDowell as A Parent, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Olaf—An Atom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Olaf—An Atom tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Olaf—An Atom (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Olaf—An Atom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Olaf—An Atom?
- Olaf—An Atom stars Harry Carey, Kate Bruce, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell and Donald Crisp.
- When was Olaf—An Atom released?
- Olaf—An Atom was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.