The Oath of Pierre
| The Oath of Pierre | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sydney Ayres |
| Written by | M.H. McKinstry |
| Starring | William Garwood Charlotte Burton |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
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| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
The Oath of Pierre is a 1914 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres starring William Garwood and Charlotte Burton.[1] [2] [3] The film was based on a story by M.H. McKinstry.The film was presented as having 2 reels[4] and having been "enacted in primeval forests".[3]
Plot
The Moving Picture World published a detailed summary of the plot.[5]
Cast
- Charlotte Burton as Julia Naughton, of the border line
- William Garwood as Pierre Dorchet, a young trapper
- King Clark as John Kent, his assistant
- Louise Lester as Mrs. Naughton
- Jack Richardson as Calvin Crow, government surveyor
- Vivian Rich as Nanette Dorchet, Pierre's sister
- Harry von Meter as Papineau, friend of Pierre
References
- ^ American Film Manufacturing Company (1914). "The Oath of Pierre". Motion Picture Copyright Descriptions Collection, Class L, 1912–1977. Library of Congress. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ Braff, Richard E (2002). The Braff Silent Short Film Working Papers. McFarland & Company. p. 358. ISBN 0786410310.
- ^ a b Motion Picture News (1914). Motion Picture News (Apr - Jul 1914). New York The Museum of Modern Art Library. New York, Motion Picture News.
- ^ Variety 1914-06-05: Vol 35 Iss 1. June 5, 1914.
- ^ New York, Chalmers Publishing Company (1914). Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1914). Media History Digital Library. New York, Chalmers Publishing Company.
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