A Hoosier Romance (1918)
Pretty Patience Thompson, a "girl with a singing soul," lives with her cold-hearted and avaricious father, Jeff Thompson, on their Indiana farm. Her life of drudgery is brightened by John, the hired hand, but when he asks for her hand in marriage, the old man flies into a rage and discharges him. Soon an aged but wealthy widower courts Patience, and although she still loves John, "Old Jeff" orders her to marry the widower, claiming that a father's will is the law.
Director: Colin Campbell
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 18, 1918
Cast
- Colleen Moore - Patience Thompson
- Thomas Jefferson - Jeff Thompson
- Harry McCoy - John
- Edward Jobson - The Squire
- Eugenie Besserer - The Squire's Wife
- Frank Hayes - The Widower
- Billy Jacobs - Child
Screenplay
- Colin Campbell (Scenario Writer)
Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Colin Campbell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hoosier Romance about?
- Pretty Patience Thompson, a "girl with a singing soul," lives with her cold-hearted and avaricious father, Jeff Thompson, on their Indiana farm. Her life of drudgery is brightened by John, the hired hand, but when he asks for her hand in marriage, the old man flies into a rage and discharges him. Soon an aged but wealthy widower courts Patience, and although she still loves John, "Old Jeff" orders her to marry the widower, claiming that a father's will is the law.
- Who directed A Hoosier Romance?
- A Hoosier Romance was directed by Colin Campbell.
- Who stars in A Hoosier Romance?
- A Hoosier Romance stars Colleen Moore, Thomas Jefferson, Harry McCoy, Edward Jobson, Eugenie Besserer, Frank Hayes.
- How long is A Hoosier Romance?
- A Hoosier Romance has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Hoosier Romance?
- A Hoosier Romance is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was A Hoosier Romance produced?
- A Hoosier Romance was produced in United States of America.