The Peachbasket Hat
Originally released in 1909. The Peachbasket Hat is a comedy/drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John R. Cumpson, Florence Lawrence, and Anita Hendrie
Synopsis
Mrs. Jones leaves her baby with the maid and goes shopping for a new hat. Meanwhile, the maid invites a band of gypsies into the house for a palm reading. After the gypsies leave, no one can find the baby, and everyone assumes it's been kidnapped-- until the baby is found under a hatbox.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1909
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John R. Cumpson
as Mr. Jones
Florence Lawrence
as Mrs. Jones
Anita Hendrie
as The Maid
Linda Arvidson
as Visitor
Marion Leonard
as The Gypsy
Herbert Prior
as Gypsy/In Store
Arthur V. Johnson
as Policeman/In Store
Violet Mersereau
as Visitor
Jeanie Macpherson
as In Store
Mary Pickford
as On street/In store
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Biograph Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Peachbasket Hat about?
Mrs. Jones leaves her baby with the maid and goes shopping for a new hat. Meanwhile, the maid invites a band of gypsies into the house for a palm reading. After the gypsies leave, no one can find t...
Who directed The Peachbasket Hat?
The Peachbasket Hat was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Peachbasket Hat?
The Peachbasket Hat has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Peachbasket Hat released?
The Peachbasket Hat was released on June 24, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Peachbasket Hat?
The main cast of The Peachbasket Hat includes John R. Cumpson, Florence Lawrence, Anita Hendrie, Linda Arvidson, Marion Leonard.