Gretna Green (1915)
On a whim and to save the good name of her sister, Dolly Erskine, a light-hearted young woman, declares that a riding master is her husband, not realizing that they have crossed the border into Scotland and that the confession of marriage is binding. However, she has unwittingly become the wife of an earl, falling in love with him in time to prevent a divorce decree. While Dolly is falling in love, the earl continues to pose as a riding master, and as such wins the heart of his pretty bride. Based on the play "Gretna Green," by Grace Livingston Purniss.
Director: Thomas N. Heffron
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: March 15, 1915
Cast
- Marguerite Clark - Dolly Erskine
- Arthur Hoops - Sir William Chetwynde
- Wilmuth Merkyl - Earl of Basset
- J. Albert Hall - Colonel Hooker
- Helen Lutrell - Lady Chetwynde
- Lyster Chambers - Lord Trevor
- George Stillwell - Captain Cardiff
- Martin Reagan - Innkeeper
- Julia Walcott - Innkeeper's Wife
Screenplay
- Thomas N. Heffron
- Grace Livingston Furniss (Screenplay)
Production: Famous Players Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Thomas N. Heffron
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gretna Green about?
- On a whim and to save the good name of her sister, Dolly Erskine, a light-hearted young woman, declares that a riding master is her husband, not realizing that they have crossed the border into Scotland and that the confession of marriage is binding. However, she has unwittingly become the wife of an earl, falling in love with him in time to prevent a divorce decree. While Dolly is falling in love, the earl continues to pose as a riding master, and as such wins the heart of his pretty bride. Based on the play "Gretna Green," by Grace Livingston Purniss.
- Who directed Gretna Green?
- Gretna Green was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
- Who stars in Gretna Green?
- Gretna Green stars Marguerite Clark, Arthur Hoops, Wilmuth Merkyl, J. Albert Hall, Helen Lutrell, Lyster Chambers.
- How long is Gretna Green?
- Gretna Green has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Gretna Green?
- Gretna Green is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Gretna Green produced?
- Gretna Green was produced in United States of America.