A Girl of the Limberlost (1924)
Melodrama | 28 April 1924
Director:
James Leo MeehanWriter:
Gene Stratton PorterCinematographers:
Henry Sharp, Howard AndersonProduction Company:
Gene Stratton Porter ProductionsBecause her husband died tragically in the quicksands of the Limberlost when her daughter Elnora was born, Kate Comstock has an aversion to the child. Later, when she discovers that he had been unfaithful to her, she comes to love the girl. At high school, Philip Amon, who is engaged to Edith Carr, falls in love with Elnora, who leaves him upon discovering his betrothal. When Philip is taken ill, however, she returns to him and helps him regain his health. Edith then leaves them free to ... + −
Because her husband died tragically in the quicksands of the Limberlost when her daughter Elnora was born, Kate Comstock has an aversion to the child. Later, when she discovers that he had been unfaithful to her, she comes to love the girl. At high school, Philip Amon, who is engaged to Edith Carr, falls in love with Elnora, who leaves him upon discovering his betrothal. When Philip is taken ill, however, she returns to him and helps him regain his health. Edith then leaves them free to marry. + −
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