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The Old Maid's Baby

1919MovieNR

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, quirky drama movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Christine, known as Tiny, whose mother eloped with a circus clown and became a parachutist, spends most of her time with her lame dog and an elephant.

Feels like

  • Silent Film Drama
  • Quirky Character Study
  • Circus Life
  • Melodramatic Tale
  • Found Family
  • Early 20th Century
  • Unconventional Protagonist
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Social Outcasts

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
William Bertram
Written by
Agnes Christine Johnston, William Bertram

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Facts

February 23, 1919 · NR · Drama

Released
February 23, 1919
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Old Maid's Baby worth watching?"

Questions about The Old Maid's Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Old Maid's Baby worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is The Old Maid's Baby okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Old Maid's Baby?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Old Maid's Baby plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.