The Harvest Moon (1920)
A Romance of Glorious Girlhood Beaming for a World in Love
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.
Cast
- Doris Kenyon - Dora Fullerton
- Wilfred Lytell - Willard Holcomb
- George Lessey - Jacques Vavin
- Earl Schenck - Professor Fullerton
- Peter Lang - Judge Elliott
- Marie Shotwell - Mrs. Winthrop
- Mrs. Stuart Robson - Graham Winthrop
- Edna Holland - Madame Mercier
- Grace Barton - Cornelia Fullerton
- Daniel Pennell - Henri
Screenplay
- J. Searle Dawley (Scenario Writer)
- Augustus Thomas (Screenplay)
Keywords
lost film
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.