The Modern Prodigal

The Modern Prodigal is a 1910 American short drama silent black-and-white film directed by D. W. Griffith.^[1] It is based on a novel by Bess Meredyth.^[2]

The Modern Prodigal
Directed by	D. W. Griffith
Written by	Dell Henderson
Based on	novel by Bess Meredyth
Cinematography	G. W. Bitzer
Production company	Biograph Company
Distributed by	Biograph Company
Release date	August 29, 1910 (1910-08-29) (U.S.)
Running time	17 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Cast

• Guy Hedlund as The Prodigal Son
• Clara T. Bracy as The Prodigal's Mother
• George Nichols as The Sheriff
• Kate Bruce as The Sheriff's Wife
• Jack Pickford as The Sheriff's Son
• William J. Butler as A Farmer
• Edward Dillon as Guard
• Frank Evans as Guard
• Francis J. Grandon as At Post Office
• Robert Harron as At Post Office
• Dell Henderson as At Post Office
• James Kirkwood Sr.
• W. Chrystie Miller
• Anthony O'Sullivan as At Farewell
• Alfred Paget as Guard
• Lester Predmore as One of the Boys Swimming
• Mack Sennett