Movie

The Adventures of Billy

★ 5.7(3)191118m

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Good to know

Director: D.W. Griffith
Release date: 1911-10-18
Runtime: 18m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Mutoscope & Biograph

About The Adventures of Billy

The Adventures of Billy is a 1911 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Edna Foster, Donald Crisp and Joseph Graybill. It has a runtime of 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Adventures of Billy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Little Billy, the bootblack, finding luck against him, decides to move to some other town. To do this he must walk, as he hasn’t the wherewithal for a railroad ticket. While trudging through the country, he falls into the hands of a couple of sinister-looking tramps, and they at once, by threats, force him to beg for them. A day or so later, the tramps hold up an old man, and while procuring his money throw him down with such force as to unintentionally kill him. Panic-stricken at their awful deed, they feel that the boy’s knowledge of the affair will prove disastrous for them, and so they decide to get rid of him. Through the sagacity of a dog the boy is saved and the tramps are captured.

Cast

Edna Foster

Billy

Donald Crisp

First Tramp

Joseph Graybill

Second Tramp

Dell Henderson

Rich Man

Claire McDowell

Rich Woman

D.W. Griffith

On Bench

Kate Bruce

The Maid

Frank Evans

The Farmer

W. Chrystie Miller

Robbery Victim

Grace Henderson

Woman on Porch

Harry Hyde

On Lawn

Charles Hill Mailes

Farmhand / Rescuer

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Adventures of Billy in United States?+

The Adventures of Billy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Adventures of Billy on Netflix?+

The Adventures of Billy is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Adventures of Billy?+

The Adventures of Billy has a runtime of 18 minutes (18 minutes).

Who stars in The Adventures of Billy?+

The Adventures of Billy stars Edna Foster, Donald Crisp, Joseph Graybill, Dell Henderson and Claire McDowell.

When did The Adventures of Billy come out?+

The Adventures of Billy is a 1911 movie directed by D.W. Griffith.

What genre is The Adventures of Billy?+

The Adventures of Billy is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Adventures of Billy?+

The Adventures of Billy was directed by D.W. Griffith.