The Volunteer (1917)
Madge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her grandparent's home where she experiences stern discipline.
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Madge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her grandparent's home where she experiences stern discipline.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama
Written By:Julia Burnham
In Theaters:12/24/1917
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Runtime:50 minutes
Studio:World Film
Cast
Harley Knoles
Director
Madge Evans
Self
Henry Hull
Jonathan Mendenhall
Muriel Ostriche
Madge's Mother
Victor Kennard
Madge's Father
Jack Drumier
Timothy Mendenhall
Kate Lester
Tabitha Mendenhall
Charles W. Charles
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William A. Brady
Self - Cameo Appearance
Kitty Gordon
Self - Cameo Appearance
Ethel Clayton
Self - Cameo Appearance
June Elvidge
Self - Cameo Appearance
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