- Classmates (1924 film)
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Classmates Directed by John S. Robertson Produced by Inspiration Pictures Written by William C. DeMille (play)
Margaret Turnbull (play)
Josephine Lovett (scenario)
H. E. R. Studios (intertitles)Starring Richard Barthelmess
Madge EvansCinematography Roy Overbaugh
John F. SeitzEditing by William Hamilton Distributed by Associated First National Release date(s) November 23, 1924 Running time 7 reels; 6,992 feet Country United States Language Silent
(English intertitles)Classmates (1924) is a silent drama film starring Richard Barthelmess, produced by his company Inspiration Pictures, and distributed by Associated First National Pictures.
The film was directed by John S. Robertson and starred Richard Barthelmess and a still teenaged Madge Evans. The film is based on a popular 1907 play by William C. deMille and Margaret Turnbull.
The play was previously filmed in 1908 and 1914. This film is the precursor to later military school themed films like Dress Parade and West Point. [1] [2]
Cast
- Richard Barthelmess - Duncan Irving Jr
- Charlotte Walker - Mrs. Stafford
- Madge Evans - Sylvia, her niece
- Reginald Sheffield - Bert Stafford, her son
- Beach Cooke - Bubby Dumble
- Antrim Short - Jones
- Herbert Corthell - Drummer
- James Bradbury Jr - 'Silent' Clay
- Henry B. Lewis - Major Lane
- Richard Harlan - A Halfbreed
- Claude Brooke - Duncan Irving Sr
- Chief Tony Tommy - Indian Guide
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Categories:- American films
- 1924 films
- American silent films
- Films directed by John S. Robertson
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