Freckles (1928)
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Freckles, an orphan with disabilities, gets a job at McLean's lumber camp as a guard in Limberlost forest. Although the forest is infested with desperate characters, Freckles shows courage and determination. A beautiful girl whom he calls the "Swamp Angel" and the "Bird Woman" assist him in driving off timber thief Wessner and his gang. Later, Freckles refuses a bribe Wessner offers if he will permit Wessner to steal some trees. Instead, Freckles gives Wessner a beating, and his loyalty to McLean earns him a cash reward. Freckles falls in love with the Swamp Angel, but the social differences between him and the girl prevent him from declaring himself. He makes no attempt to recover when a large tree falls and seriously injures him. His recuperation is hastened, however, when the girl expresses her love for him.
Cast
- Johnny Fox - Freckles
- Gene Stratton-Porter Monroe - Angel
- Hobart Bosworth - Mclean
- Eulalie Jensen - Bird Woman
- William Scott - Wessner
- Lafe McKee - Duncan
Screenplay
- Dorothy Yost (Adaptation)
- Gene Stratton-Porter (Novel)
Keywords
based on novel or book, silent film, disability
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freckles about?
- Freckles, an orphan with disabilities, gets a job at McLean's lumber camp as a guard in Limberlost forest. Although the forest is infested with desperate characters, Freckles shows courage and determination. A beautiful girl whom he calls the "Swamp Angel" and the "Bird Woman" assist him in driving off timber thief Wessner and his gang. Later, Freckles refuses a bribe Wessner offers if he will permit Wessner to steal some trees. Instead, Freckles gives Wessner a beating, and his loyalty to McLean earns him a cash reward. Freckles falls in love with the Swamp Angel, but the social differences between him and the girl prevent him from declaring himself. He makes no attempt to recover when a large tree falls and seriously injures him. His recuperation is hastened, however, when the girl expresses her love for him.
- Who directed Freckles?
- Freckles was directed by James Leo Meehan.
- Who stars in Freckles?
- Freckles stars Johnny Fox, Gene Stratton-Porter Monroe, Hobart Bosworth, Eulalie Jensen, William Scott, Lafe McKee.
- How long is Freckles?
- Freckles has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Freckles?
- Freckles is a Drama film.
- Where was Freckles produced?
- Freckles was produced in United States of America.