His Trust

His Trust

The Faithful Devotion and Self-Sacrifice of an Old Negro Servant

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Produced by American Mutoscope & Biograph

191114 min4.1 / 10

An early silent drama centered on loyalty and duty, depicting a servant's steadfast devotion to his employer's family through war and loss.

A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant. After the officer is killed in battle, George continues in his caring duties, faithful to his trust.

Questions people ask

  • Is His Trust scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is His Trust easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is His Trust sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is His Trust violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does His Trust end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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19/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity93

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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