God's Half Acre (1916)
Leaving his wife Rose for a few weeks and eager to do research for his new novel about the elderly, Henry Norman goes to live in a home for the aged, where Blossom, the home's young maid, falls in love with him. When she lets him know how she feels, however, Henry tells her that he has a wife, and then, his research over, he returns to her. He discovers, however, that Rose has eloped with his friend, Perry Westley, and that they both have been killed by a lightning bolt that struck Perry's car.
Director: Edwin Carewe
Genre: Drama
Release Date: August 1, 1916
Cast
- Mabel Taliaferro - Blossom
- Jack W. Johnston - Henry Norman (as J.W. Johnston)
- Helen Dahl - Rose Norman
- Lorraine Frost - Bess Norman
- Richard Neill - Perry Westley
- John Smiley - Professor Sterling
- Miriam Hutchins - Lucy
- Daniel Jarrett - Parker
Screenplay
- Shannon Fife (Story)
- June Mathis
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edwin Carewe
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is God's Half Acre about?
- Leaving his wife Rose for a few weeks and eager to do research for his new novel about the elderly, Henry Norman goes to live in a home for the aged, where Blossom, the home's young maid, falls in love with him. When she lets him know how she feels, however, Henry tells her that he has a wife, and then, his research over, he returns to her. He discovers, however, that Rose has eloped with his friend, Perry Westley, and that they both have been killed by a lightning bolt that struck Perry's car.
- Who directed God's Half Acre?
- God's Half Acre was directed by Edwin Carewe.
- Who stars in God's Half Acre?
- God's Half Acre stars Mabel Taliaferro, Jack W. Johnston, Helen Dahl, Lorraine Frost, Richard Neill, John Smiley.
- What genre is God's Half Acre?
- God's Half Acre is a Drama film.
- Where was God's Half Acre produced?
- God's Half Acre was produced in United States of America.