Stolen Paradise (1940)
A Story of Adolescence
Robert Gordon, a sheltered 18-year-old youth reared in a Catholic school, believes he has a vocation for the priesthood. He is taken to live with his father in his palatial Florida home. There he falls in love with his step-sister, Patricia Morrow, ten years his senior. He runs away and joins the R.A.F. Shot down in battle, he is rescued and taken to a monastery where he renounces the world to study for the priesthood.
Director: Louis J. Gasnier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: December 16, 1940
Cast
- Leon Janney - Richard 'Dick' Gordon
- Eleanor Hunt - Patricia Morrow
- Esther Muir - Mrs. Ellen Gordon
- Wilma Francis - Jerry Dean
- Doris Blaine - Mary Hodge
- Herbert Fisher - Father O'Malley
- Roy Tracy - Tom Trowbridge
- Fred Nielsey - Robert Gordon - Richard's Father
- Mamie Smith - Martha
- Charles Shaw - Larry Hodge
Screenplay
- Lawrence Meade (Story)
- Robert Spafford (Screenplay)
- Arthur Hoerl (Screenplay)
Production: George A. Hirliman Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
catholic school, priesthood
More Films by Director: Louis J. Gasnier
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stolen Paradise about?
- Robert Gordon, a sheltered 18-year-old youth reared in a Catholic school, believes he has a vocation for the priesthood. He is taken to live with his father in his palatial Florida home. There he falls in love with his step-sister, Patricia Morrow, ten years his senior. He runs away and joins the R.A.F. Shot down in battle, he is rescued and taken to a monastery where he renounces the world to study for the priesthood.
- Who directed Stolen Paradise?
- Stolen Paradise was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
- Who stars in Stolen Paradise?
- Stolen Paradise stars Leon Janney, Eleanor Hunt, Esther Muir, Wilma Francis, Doris Blaine, Herbert Fisher.
- How long is Stolen Paradise?
- Stolen Paradise has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Stolen Paradise?
- Stolen Paradise is a Drama film.
- Where was Stolen Paradise produced?
- Stolen Paradise was produced in United States of America.