The Fires of Youth 106 years old

The Thanhouser Co. has reissued a number of its surviving films on video. FIRES OF YOUTH existed at around 52 minutes in its original release. A shortened version running just over 31 minutes has survived at the George Eastman House and has now been released by Thanhouser. Jeanne Eagels does well as the neglected young daughter in a factory town. She appears in 22 scenes and delivers a sensitive performance.

Credits

The Fires of Youth Cast

Name Character
Jeanne Eagels She was 26, 39 years old when she died as Billy's Sister

The Fires of Youth Crew

Name Department
Emile Chautard as Director. He was 52 (69) years old when He died Directing
Agnes Christine Johnston as Writer. She was 21 (82) years old when She died Writing
The Fires of Youth poster
The Fires of Youth (106 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, June 16, 1917
  • Runtime: 52 minutes