The Colonel's Son facts for kids

The Colonel's Son was an early American silent film. It was made by a company called Kalem Company. The movie was directed by Sidney Olcott. The main actors were Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark. The story of the film happens during the American Civil War.

About the Film

The Colonel's Son was released on August 5, 1911. It was a short film, which was common for movies back then. Silent films did not have spoken dialogue. Instead, they used music, sound effects, and written text on screen called "intertitles" to tell the story. This film was made in the United States.

The Story's Setting: The Civil War

The movie takes place during the American Civil War. This war happened in the United States from 1861 to 1865. It was a conflict between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states (the Confederacy). The war was fought over many issues, including slavery and states' rights. Films like The Colonel's Son often showed stories of bravery and challenges during this important time in American history.

Who Made the Film?

The film was produced by the Kalem Company. Kalem was an early American film studio. It was active from 1907 to 1917. They were known for making many short films. Sidney Olcott was the director of The Colonel's Son. He was a very important director in the early days of movies. He directed many films for Kalem.

The Main Actors

The two main actors in the film were Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark.

• Gene Gauntier was a famous actress and screenwriter. She was known as "The Kalem Girl." She wrote many of the films she starred in.
• Jack J. Clark was also a well-known actor from that time. He often worked with Gene Gauntier.

Cast

• Gene Gauntier
• Jack J. Clark