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Movie poster: Tom Sawyer (1917)
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Tom Sawyer

1917 · 62 min Comedy Adventure Family
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Adventure, Family
Director William Desmond Taylor
Runtime 62 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (8 votes)

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This 1917 silent film constructs its narrative through the charming conventions of early cinema and the adventurous spirit of Twain's tale. It relies on expressive pantomime and picturesque location shooting in California to capture the essence of childhood freedom and imagination.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of nostalgic simplicity, a window into both a bygone American era and the foundational days of film storytelling. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William Desmond Taylor

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Perfect for a family matinee, embracing its old-fashioned, adventurous charm.

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