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  • The Volunteer (1917)
  • 50 min | Drama
The Volunteer (1917)
50 min | Drama

Madge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her ...See moreMadge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her grandparent's home where she experiences stern discipline. Jonathan Mendenhall, her uncle, is anxious to enlist, but is forbidden by his father, whose religion opposes fighting. Madge creeps into the old Quaker's heart by degrees, but he maintains unrelenting discipline in the household. Jonathan comes of age, enlists despite his father's opposition, and is disowned. When Madge's latest picture comes to town, the child implores her grandfather to take her to see it, but he refuses. Timothy secretly visits the theater, however, and is completely won over by Madge's acting. A change takes place in the old Quaker's nature as he praises Madge, forgives his son and writes to Madge's mother, whom he had cast out when she married against his will, to be sure and bring her husband back safe. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Julia Burnham (scenario)
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Dec 24, 1917 (United States)

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16 cast members
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Henry Hull
Jonathan Mendenhall Jonathan Mendenhall   See fewer
Muriel Ostriche
Madge's Mother Madge's Mother   See fewer
Victor Kennard
Madge's Father Madge's Father   See fewer
Jack Drumier
Timothy Mendenhall Timothy Mendenhall   See fewer
Kate Lester
Tabitha Mendenhall Tabitha Mendenhall   See fewer
William A. Brady
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Kitty Gordon
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Ethel Clayton
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June Elvidge
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Evelyn Greeley
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Carlyle Blackwell
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Montagu Love
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Harley Knoles
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Robert McIntyre
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