Common Sense (1920)
Dan Bowers, embittered and disillusioned by an unhappy marriage, seeks solitude in the Maine woods, with a lame dog as his only companion. One day he meets Violet Manners who, with her invalid mother Marion, is visiting in a nearby village. Marion is haunted by memories of the past, and one day when Violet takes Dan to meet her mother, she discovers that he is the husband who deserted her years ago. The shock causes Marion's death, but before she dies, she justifies her past behavior toward Dan. -From the AFI Catalog of Feature FIlms.
Director: Louis Chaudet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: June 1, 1920
Cast
- Ralph Lewis - Dan Bowers
- Vola Vale - Violet Manners
- Helene Sullivan - Marion Manners
- William Austin - Reggie Barrett
- B.F. Blinn - Reggie's Father (as B.F. Blinn)
- Milton Brown - The Wayfarer (as L. Milton Brown)
Screenplay
- Leota Morgan (Story)
- Louis Chaudet
Production: Sidney Reynolds Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Common Sense about?
- Dan Bowers, embittered and disillusioned by an unhappy marriage, seeks solitude in the Maine woods, with a lame dog as his only companion. One day he meets Violet Manners who, with her invalid mother Marion, is visiting in a nearby village. Marion is haunted by memories of the past, and one day when Violet takes Dan to meet her mother, she discovers that he is the husband who deserted her years ago. The shock causes Marion's death, but before she dies, she justifies her past behavior toward Dan. -From the AFI Catalog of Feature FIlms.
- Who directed Common Sense?
- Common Sense was directed by Louis Chaudet.
- Who stars in Common Sense?
- Common Sense stars Ralph Lewis, Vola Vale, Helene Sullivan, William Austin, B.F. Blinn, Milton Brown.
- How long is Common Sense?
- Common Sense has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Common Sense?
- Common Sense is a Drama film.
- Where was Common Sense produced?
- Common Sense was produced in United States of America.