
Sunny Jane
Synopsis
Tomboy Jane Dwight’s father strikes oil on their farm and becomes smitten with young millionaire James Thornton when he comes to purchase the land. She heads off to a posh boarding school, returning a year later with fancy airs thinking it will impress James, but he preferred the original Jane. Will she realize in time to keep his interest?
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March 26, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherwood MacDonald
- Original Title
- Sunny Jane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Balboa Amusement Producing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherwood MacDonald
E.D. Horkheimer, H.M. Horkheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Sherwood MacDonald
Director
E.D. Horkheimer
Producer
H.M. Horkheimer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunny Jane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunny Jane about?
Tomboy Jane Dwight’s father strikes oil on their farm and becomes smitten with young millionaire James Thornton when he comes to purchase the land. She heads off to a posh boarding school, returning a year later with fancy airs thinking it will impress James, but he preferred the original Jane. Will she realize in time to keep his interest?
Who directed Sunny Jane?
Sunny Jane was directed by Sherwood MacDonald.
Who stars in Sunny Jane?
The principal cast of Sunny Jane includes Jackie Saunders, Edward Jobson, Cullen Landis, Frank Mayo, Mollie McConnell.
When was Sunny Jane released and how long is it?
Sunny Jane was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.

















