The Harvest Moon (1920)

A Romance of Glorious Girlhood Beaming for a World in Love

The Harvest Moon (1920) poster

Madame Vavin dies alone in a small French village without knowledge of her second marriage in England known to anyone. Consequentially her first husband James Fullerton and his tyrannical sister Cornelia take custody of her young daughter Dora. The puritanical pair take Dora to America but disapprove of her spirited nature especially when Dora decides upon a theatrical career. On stage, Dora meets and falls in love with playwright Willard Holcomb, but the fears implanted by Fullerton and his sister make Dora incapable of romantic commitment. As she despairs of her fate, Professor Vavin, who has spent years searching for Dora, discovers his daughter and explains there is nothing to fear from love. Her confidence thus restored, Dora can continue with her life.

Director: J. Searle Dawley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Gibraltar Pictures, Dietrich-Beck Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: J. Searle Dawley
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Harvest Moon about?
Madame Vavin dies alone in a small French village without knowledge of her second marriage in England known to anyone. Consequentially her first husband James Fullerton and his tyrannical sister Cornelia take custody of her young daughter Dora. The puritanical pair take Dora to America but disapprove of her spirited nature especially when Dora decides upon a theatrical career. On stage, Dora meets and falls in love with playwright Willard Holcomb, but the fears implanted by Fullerton and his sister make Dora incapable of romantic commitment. As she despairs of her fate, Professor Vavin, who has spent years searching for Dora, discovers his daughter and explains there is nothing to fear from love. Her confidence thus restored, Dora can continue with her life.
Who directed The Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in The Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon stars Doris Kenyon, Wilfred Lytell, George Lessey, Earl Schenck, Peter Lang, Marie Shotwell.
How long is The Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon is a Drama film.
Where was The Harvest Moon produced?
The Harvest Moon was produced in United States of America.