The Greatest Question

The Greatest Question

5.9 | 1919-12-27 | Drama

Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.

Featured Crew

D.W. Griffith Director
D.W. Griffith Producer
James Smith Editor
Stanner E.V. Taylor Writer
Billy Bitzer Director of Photography
William Hale Novel

Cast

Lillian Gish
Lillian Gish
Nellie Jarvis
Robert Harron
Robert Harron
Jimmie Hilton
Ralph Graves
Ralph Graves
John Hilton Jr.
Eugenie Besserer
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Hilton
George Fawcett
George Fawcett
Mr. Hilton

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