The Slacker
"Every man, woman and child should see this picture and you will stand by the colors that never run, Red, White and Blue."
Originally released in 1917. The Slacker is a drama film. directed by Christy Cabanne. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emily Stevens, Walter Miller, and Leo Delaney
Synopsis
Robert Wallace, the elder son of a rich and indulgent father, marries Margaret Christy, a spirited patriot, so that he can escape the call to war. Discovering the reason for Robert's haste to get married, Margaret is appalled and resolves to bring home to her husband a sense of his personal responsibility. In order to instill patriotism in Robert, Margaret contrasts him with John Harding, the man who gave her up to go to war. When Robert protests his wife's tactics, Margaret accuses him of being a contemptible coward. The next day a German insults the American flag, and Robert, his sense of justice aroused, makes him salute it. He then bids Margaret farewell and marches off to war. Margaret sees him off without divulging the secret that she is pregnant, thus sacrificing her own welfare for that of her country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emily Stevens
as Margaret Christy
Walter Miller
as Robert Wallace
Leo Delaney
as John Harding
Eugene Borden
as George Wallace
Millicent Fisher
as Virginia Lambert
Mathilde Brundage
as Mrs. McAllister
Baby Ivy Ward
as Child with Flag
Charles Fang
as Valet
W.E. Lawrence
Daniel Jarrett
as Henry Wallace
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Slacker about?
Robert Wallace, the elder son of a rich and indulgent father, marries Margaret Christy, a spirited patriot, so that he can escape the call to war. Discovering the reason for Robert's haste to get m...
Who directed The Slacker?
The Slacker was directed by Christy Cabanne.
How long is The Slacker?
The Slacker has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Slacker released?
The Slacker was released on July 16, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Slacker?
The main cast of The Slacker includes Emily Stevens, Walter Miller, Leo Delaney, Eugene Borden, Millicent Fisher.