The Volunteer
1917, English. Directed by Harley Knoles.
Madge Evans, World Film Corp. juvenile star, is sent to her Quaker grandparents, Timothy and Tabitha Mendenhall, when her father and mother go to serve in World War I. After bidding farewell to the World stars, Madge goes to her grandparent's home where she experiences stern discipline.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harley KnolesDirector
- Madge EvansSelf
- Henry HullJonathan Mendenhall
- Muriel OstricheMadge's Mother
- Victor KennardMadge's Father
- Jack DrumierTimothy Mendenhall
- Kate LesterTabitha Mendenhall
- Charles W. CharlesPop
- William A. BradySelf - Cameo Appearance
- Kitty GordonSelf - Cameo Appearance
- Ethel ClaytonSelf - Cameo Appearance
- June ElvidgeSelf - Cameo Appearance
- Evelyn GreeleySelf - Cameo Appearance
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1917
- Country
- United States of America
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The Volunteer runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Volunteer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Volunteer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1917. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Volunteer?
The Volunteer (1917) was directed by Harley Knoles and stars Madge Evans, Henry Hull, Muriel Ostriche.