The Cry of Erin

Name: The Cry of Erin
Genre: Drama
Released: 1916-03-17
Duration: 10 min
Rating: 0
Cast: Francis Ford, Charles Manley, Jack Holt, Marie Manley, Adoni Fovieri

March 17, 1916
Directed by
Francis Ford

The film illustrates the oppression of Irish peasants under early English rule, highlighting trials and "accidental" deaths.

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Cast

Francis Ford

Shemus O'Brien

The Cry of Erin

March 17, 1916
Directed by
Francis Ford

Cast

Francis Ford

Shemus O'Brien

Charles Manley

Mr. O'Brien - Shemus' Father

Jack Holt

The Squire's Son

Marie Manley

Mrs. O'Brien - Shemus' Mother

Adoni Fovieri

Biddy

Orin Jackson

Father Malone (as Orin C. Jackson)

Robert Murdock

The Squire

The Cry of Erin

March 17, 1916Directed byFrancis Ford

Cast

Francis Ford

Shemus O'Brien

Charles Manley

Mr. O'Brien - Shemus' Father

Jack Holt

The Squire's Son

Marie Manley

Mrs. O'Brien - Shemus' Mother

Adoni Fovieri

Biddy

Orin Jackson

Father Malone (as Orin C. Jackson)

Robert Murdock

The Squire

March 17, 1916
Directed by
Francis Ford