Under the Daisies (1913)
A critic, John Mears, retreats to the countryside to recover his health and learns of a legacy tied to his bachelorhood. There, he meets and falls in love with Viola, the daughter of a local farmer. Over time, Mears' broken promises and neglect lead to Viola's heartbreak. As she struggles with her emotions, a tragic event unfolds, and her heartfelt writing finds its way into the hands of playwright Robert Burton. Inspired by her story, Burton creates a successful play, unknowingly drawing from Viola’s pain. Mears, upon recognizing the truth behind the play, is left to confront the consequences of his actions.
Director: Van Dyke Brooke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 12, 1913
Cast
- Norma Talmadge - Viola Martin
- Van Dyke Brooke - Mr. Martin - Viola's Father
- Leo Delaney - Robert Burton
- Harry Northrup - John Mears
- Charles Eldridge - The Lawyer
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Van Dyke Brooke
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Daisies about?
- A critic, John Mears, retreats to the countryside to recover his health and learns of a legacy tied to his bachelorhood. There, he meets and falls in love with Viola, the daughter of a local farmer. Over time, Mears' broken promises and neglect lead to Viola's heartbreak. As she struggles with her emotions, a tragic event unfolds, and her heartfelt writing finds its way into the hands of playwright Robert Burton. Inspired by her story, Burton creates a successful play, unknowingly drawing from Viola’s pain. Mears, upon recognizing the truth behind the play, is left to confront the consequences of his actions.
- Who directed Under the Daisies?
- Under the Daisies was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
- Who stars in Under the Daisies?
- Under the Daisies stars Norma Talmadge, Van Dyke Brooke, Leo Delaney, Harry Northrup, Charles Eldridge.
- How long is Under the Daisies?
- Under the Daisies has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Daisies?
- Under the Daisies is a Drama film.
- Where was Under the Daisies produced?
- Under the Daisies was produced in United States of America.