Romance of the Limberlost (1938)
An orphaned girl is being raised in the Limberlost by her aunt, who hates her because the girl's mother married the man that the aunt loved. The girl's existence is close to being servitude bondage, and her only companions are the birds and the animals of the forest. She meets and falls in love with a young man whose ambition is to be a lawyer. But her aunt is arranging for her to be married to the wealthiest man in the Limberlost, a drunken, coarse bully.
Director: William Nigh
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: June 16, 1938
Cast
- Jean Parker - Laurie
- Eric Linden - Wayne
- Marjorie Main - Nora
- Edward Pawley - Corson
- Betty Blythe - Mrs. Parker
- Sarah Padden - Sarah
- George Cleveland - Nathan
- Hollis Jewell - Chris
- Guy Usher - Judge
- Jean O'Neill - Ruth
Screenplay
- Marion Orth (Screenplay)
- Gene Stratton-Porter (Novel)
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
swamp
More Films by Director: William Nigh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romance of the Limberlost about?
- An orphaned girl is being raised in the Limberlost by her aunt, who hates her because the girl's mother married the man that the aunt loved. The girl's existence is close to being servitude bondage, and her only companions are the birds and the animals of the forest. She meets and falls in love with a young man whose ambition is to be a lawyer. But her aunt is arranging for her to be married to the wealthiest man in the Limberlost, a drunken, coarse bully.
- Who directed Romance of the Limberlost?
- Romance of the Limberlost was directed by William Nigh.
- Who stars in Romance of the Limberlost?
- Romance of the Limberlost stars Jean Parker, Eric Linden, Marjorie Main, Edward Pawley, Betty Blythe, Sarah Padden.
- How long is Romance of the Limberlost?
- Romance of the Limberlost has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Romance of the Limberlost?
- Romance of the Limberlost is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Romance of the Limberlost produced?
- Romance of the Limberlost was produced in United States of America.