DRAMA . 1919 . 1h 20m . 5.9/10

The Greatest Question_

Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.

Starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Ralph Graves
5.9/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1919
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.

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Cast
Lillian Gish stars as Nellie Jarvis in The Greatest Question.
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Year context
The Greatest Question was released 107 years ago in 1919.
Overview
Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is kn...
The Greatest Question is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (13 votes)

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What is The Greatest Question about?
Young Nellie Jarvis, daughter of a wandering couple, witnesses the murder of a woman by a man and his wife. Years later, "Little Miss Yes'm", as Nellie is known, returns to the area as an orphan. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Hilton, though poverty stricken, take her into their family. Fully integrated with the loving Hiltons, she wishes to relieve them of their financial strain. Nellie travels to a nearby farmhouse to gain employment from depraved Martin Cain and his paranoid wife.
How long is The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in The Greatest Question?
The cast of The Greatest Question includes Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Ralph Graves, Eugenie Besserer, George Fawcett.
What is the rating of The Greatest Question?
The Greatest Question has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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