Fanchon, the Cricket
1915, English. Directed by James Kirkwood.
A young wild girl, Fanchon, lives in a forest with her eccentric grandmother who is suspected by the villagers of being a witch. The unkempt Fanchon suffers from her grandmother's sorceress reputation. One day the girl rescues a boy from drowning and they fall in love, but Fanchon won't agree to marry him unless his father asks her. A year later the boy has fallen very ill and it is only the presence of the enchanting Fanchon that helps to restore his health.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 10 May 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Kirkwood, Frances Marion
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What Fanchon, the Cricket is based on
Fanchon, the Cricket is adapted from a novel.
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Fanchon, the Cricket runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Fanchon, the Cricket is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fanchon, the Cricket on?
Fanchon, the Cricket is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fanchon, the Cricket?
If you liked Fanchon, the Cricket, try Wonderstruck, Won't Back Down, Brand Upon the Brain!.
Who directed Fanchon, the Cricket?
Fanchon, the Cricket (1915) was directed by James Kirkwood and stars Mary Pickford, Jack Standing, Lottie Pickford.
What is Fanchon, the Cricket based on?
Fanchon, the Cricket is adapted from a novel.