The Heart of Maryland (1921)

Melodrama | May 1921

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HISTORY

David Belasco's play was used as the basis for two other films, both titled The Heart of Maryland. The 1915 Tiffany production was directed by Herbert Brenon and starred Mrs. Leslie Carter and William E. Shay. The 1927 Warner Bros. production was directed by Lloyd Bacon and starred Dolores Costello and Jason Robards (see entries above and below). ...

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David Belasco's play was used as the basis for two other films, both titled The Heart of Maryland. The 1915 Tiffany production was directed by Herbert Brenon and starred Mrs. Leslie Carter and William E. Shay. The 1927 Warner Bros. production was directed by Lloyd Bacon and starred Dolores Costello and Jason Robards (see entries above and below).

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DETAILS
Release Date:
May 1921
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Vitagraph Co. of America
16 March 1921
LP16289
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in reels):
6
Country:
United States
SYNOPSIS

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Alan Kendrick, an officer in the U. S. Army born in the South, sides with the North, but his sweetheart, Maryland, is for the Southern cause. When Alan is captured by the Confederates near her home she succeeds in halting his execution, then aids his escape by silencing the clapper of the warning church ...

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At the outbreak of the Civil War, Alan Kendrick, an officer in the U. S. Army born in the South, sides with the North, but his sweetheart, Maryland, is for the Southern cause. When Alan is captured by the Confederates near her home she succeeds in halting his execution, then aids his escape by silencing the clapper of the warning church bell.

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Partially Viewed
Offscreen Credit
Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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