Doing Their Bit
Originally released in 1918. Doing Their Bit is a comedy/drama film. directed by Kenean Buel. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, and Franklyn Hanna
Synopsis
Little Kate and Janie O'Dowd are sent to their wealthy American uncle, Michael O'Dowd, after their Irish father loses his life on a World War I battlefield. Having been locked accidentally into O'Dowd's munitions plant one evening, the children catch sight of their intoxicated cousin Miles O'Dowd admitting two men into the factory. The girls recognize the two as spies they had seen on the boat to America sending signals to a German submarine. After the spies knock Miles cold, the children trap them in a die-stamping machine until help arrives.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Jane Lee
as Janie O'Dowd
Katherine Lee
as Kate O'Dowd
Franklyn Hanna
as Michael O'Dowd
Gertrude Le Brandt
as Bridget McCann O'Dowd
Alexander Hall
as Miles O'Dowd
Beth Ivins
as Patricia O'Dowd
Kate Lester
as Mrs. Velma Vanderspent
William Pollard
as Alfred Caesar Vanderspent
Jay Strong
as Jerry Flynn
Aimee Abbott
as Mrs. Mary Flynn
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doing Their Bit about?
Little Kate and Janie O'Dowd are sent to their wealthy American uncle, Michael O'Dowd, after their Irish father loses his life on a World War I battlefield. Having been locked accidentally into O'D...
Who directed Doing Their Bit?
Doing Their Bit was directed by Kenean Buel.
How long is Doing Their Bit?
Doing Their Bit has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Doing Their Bit released?
Doing Their Bit was released on August 4, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doing Their Bit?
The main cast of Doing Their Bit includes Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, Franklyn Hanna, Gertrude Le Brandt, Alexander Hall.