Tom Sawyer (1917)
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Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
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Jack PickfordTom Sawyer
George HackathorneSid SawyerAlice MarvinMary Sawyer
Edythe ChapmanAunt Polly
Robert GordonHuckleberry Finn
Antrim ShortJoe Harper
Clara HortonBecky Thatcher
Helen GilmoreWidow DouglasCarl GoetzAlfred Temple
Olive ThomasChoir Member (Uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Drama · AdventureTheme affinityMississippi RiverDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference661260
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Frequently asked questions about Tom Sawyer
What is Tom Sawyer about?
Silent version of the Twain tale, filmed in Pleasanton, California. A Missouri boy (Jack Pickford) encounters his first love (Clara Horton) and bucks responsibilities to find adventure with his friend, Huck Finn (Robert Gordon).
How long is Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer has a runtime of 62 minutes.