Helen of Four Gates (1920)
HELEN OF FOUR GATES was made in Hebden Bridge in 1920 by silent film pioneer Cecil M. Hepworth, based on a popular novel of the same name. Reportedly highly successful when it first opened, the film would later fall into obscurity, with all copies believed to be destroyed. In 2007, a print was discovered in a vault in Canada.
Director: Cecil M. Hepworth
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 1, 1920
Cast
- Alma Taylor - Helen
- James Carew - Abel Mason
- Gerald Ames - Hinson
- George Dewhurst - Martin Scott
- Gwynne Herbert - Mrs. Tripp
- John MacAndrews - Fielding Day
- James Annand - Farm Hand
Screenplay
- Ethel Holdsworth (Novel)
- Blanche McIntosh
Production: Hepworth
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
female protagonist, forced marriage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Helen of Four Gates about?
- HELEN OF FOUR GATES was made in Hebden Bridge in 1920 by silent film pioneer Cecil M. Hepworth, based on a popular novel of the same name. Reportedly highly successful when it first opened, the film would later fall into obscurity, with all copies believed to be destroyed. In 2007, a print was discovered in a vault in Canada.
- Who directed Helen of Four Gates?
- Helen of Four Gates was directed by Cecil M. Hepworth.
- Who stars in Helen of Four Gates?
- Helen of Four Gates stars Alma Taylor, James Carew, Gerald Ames, George Dewhurst, Gwynne Herbert, John MacAndrews.
- How long is Helen of Four Gates?
- Helen of Four Gates has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Helen of Four Gates?
- Helen of Four Gates is a Drama film.
- Where was Helen of Four Gates produced?
- Helen of Four Gates was produced in United Kingdom.