Draft 258
"The Picture of the Hour for All Americans"
Originally released in 1917. Draft 258 is a drama film. directed by Christy Cabanne. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mabel Taliaferro, Walter Miller, and Eugene Borden
Synopsis
Mary Alden and her brothers Matthew and George have extremely different political views. Matthew is a committed pacifist, and is constantly giving speeches against war. George is notified that his draft number, 258, has been called and to report for induction, but he refuses. Mary, on the other hand, is intensely patriotic and comes up with a plan to shame him into reporting for induction. Meanwhile, Matthew is being set up for a patsy by a gang of German secret agents, led by Van Bierman, who are planning to blow up an airplane factory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 40m
40 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mabel Taliaferro
as Mary Alden
Walter Miller
as John Graham
Eugene Borden
as George Alden
William H. Tooker
as Amiel Van Bierman
Sidney D'Albrook
as Italian
Robert Anderson
as Nicolo Reisso
Earl Brunswick
as Matthew Alden
Sue Balfour
as Mrs. Alden
Camille Dalberg
as Marcita Blein
Baby Ivy Ward
as Belgian child
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Draft 258 about?
Mary Alden and her brothers Matthew and George have extremely different political views. Matthew is a committed pacifist, and is constantly giving speeches against war. George is notified that his ...
Who directed Draft 258?
Draft 258 was directed by Christy Cabanne.
How long is Draft 258?
Draft 258 has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was Draft 258 released?
Draft 258 was released on November 15, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Draft 258?
The main cast of Draft 258 includes Mabel Taliaferro, Walter Miller, Eugene Borden, William H. Tooker, Sidney D'Albrook.