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After Many Years

1908-11-03 · 17 min · ★ 2.5

Drama

A castaway returns home after years lost at sea, to the wife and child he left behind. Has she waited faithfully or has she moved on?

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
Production companies
American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles InsleeCharles InsleeJohn Davis
Florence LawrenceFlorence LawrenceMrs. John Davis
Harry SolterHarry SolterTom Foster
Gladys EganGladys EganThe Davis' Daughter
Linda ArvidsonLinda Arvidson
Edward DillonEdward Dillon
George GebhardtGeorge GebhardtA sailor
Arthur V. JohnsonArthur V. JohnsonMember of the rescue party
Herbert PriorHerbert Prior
Mack SennettMack SennettSailor / Member of Rescue Party

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