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Great Expectations (1917)

Movie

Drama

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.

Paul West Director Paul West Writer Doty Hobart Writer Robert G. Vignola Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 8, 1917
IMDb
tt0008029
Country
United States
Language
No Language
Studio
Famous Players Film Company, Paramount Pictures

Themes

Cast

Jack Pickford Jack Pickford Pip Louise Huff Louise Huff Estella Frank Losee Frank Losee Able Magwitch, alias Provis William Black Joe Gargery Marcia Harris Marcia Harris Mrs. Gargery Grace Barton Miss Havisham Herbert Prior Herbert Prior Mr. Jaggers

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Frequently asked questions

What is Great Expectations about?
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Paul West, Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
Great Expectations stars Jack Pickford, Louise Huff, Frank Losee, William Black.
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations is a 1917 drama film.
Where can I watch Great Expectations?
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