Movie

The School Teacher and the Waif

★ 4.8(4)191217m

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Good to know

Director: D.W. Griffith
Release date: 1912-06-26
Runtime: 17m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Mutoscope & Biograph

About The School Teacher and the Waif

The School Teacher and the Waif is a 1912 movie in the Drama genre, directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Edwin August, Mary Pickford and Charles Hill Mailes. It has a runtime of 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The School Teacher and the Waif in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nora, the waif, is forced to attend school. She warms to her teacher for the way that he defends her against the taunts of some of the students, but when she's made to wear a dunce cap, she flees the schoolhouse in shame. Unsupervised by her alcoholic father, Nora becomes a determined truant, wandering the town during school hours. There she catches the attention of a huckster, who convinces her that they will run away and be married. The schoolmaster, meanwhile, preoccupied by Nora's absence, leaves his other students to go find her. He encounters her at a crossroads, being spirited away by the huckster, and calls the man's bluff by saying that he'll find them a minister.

Cast

Edwin August

The School Teacher

Mary Pickford

Nora, the Waif

Charles Hill Mailes

Nora's Father

Bert Hendler

A Street Fakir

Claire McDowell

The Street Fakir's Sweetheart

William A. Carroll

The Street Fakir's Assistant

Robert Harron

Schoolboy

Kate Bruce

Josephine Crowell

Ella Hall

Schoolgirl (unconfirmed)

Grace Henderson

A Mother

Mae Marsh

Schoolgirl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The School Teacher and the Waif in New Zealand?+

The School Teacher and the Waif is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The School Teacher and the Waif on Netflix?+

The School Teacher and the Waif is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The School Teacher and the Waif?+

The School Teacher and the Waif has a runtime of 17 minutes (17 minutes).

Who stars in The School Teacher and the Waif?+

The School Teacher and the Waif stars Edwin August, Mary Pickford, Charles Hill Mailes, Bert Hendler and Claire McDowell.

When did The School Teacher and the Waif come out?+

The School Teacher and the Waif is a 1912 movie directed by D.W. Griffith.

What genre is The School Teacher and the Waif?+

The School Teacher and the Waif is Drama film.

Who directed The School Teacher and the Waif?+

The School Teacher and the Waif was directed by D.W. Griffith.