The Devil's Apple Tree
Synopsis
Unable to pay for her passage upon setting sail to the tropics to meet her mail-order husband, Dorothy Ryan assumes the identity of a wealthy passenger who is presumed dead. Enjoying the preferential treatment she receives; Dorothy continues the masquerade when she arrives at her destination. She forgets all about her husband-to-be and falls for local aristocrat John Rice (Larry Kent). The party ends when the woman whom Dorothy is pretending to be suddenly shows up, very much alive and incredibly angry. Disgraced in the eyes of John's family, Dorothy wanders into the jungle only to be captured by natives and sentenced to be burned at the stake. Will true love John be able to rescue her in time?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Ducey, Fanny Hatton
- Original Title
- The Devil's Apple Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Lillian Ducey, Fanny Hatton, Frederic Hatton
Frank Sullivan
John M. Stahl
Department Leadership Roster
Lillian Ducey
Screenplay
Elmer Clifton
Director
Frank Sullivan
Editor
John M. Stahl
Producer
Fanny Hatton
Screenplay
Frederic Hatton
Writer
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What is The Devil's Apple Tree about?
Unable to pay for her passage upon setting sail to the tropics to meet her mail-order husband, Dorothy Ryan assumes the identity of a wealthy passenger who is presumed dead. Enjoying the preferential treatment she receives; Dorothy continues the masquerade when she arrives at her destination. She forgets all about her husband-to-be and falls for local aristocrat John Rice (Larry Kent). The party ends when the woman whom Dorothy is pretending to be suddenly shows up, very much alive and incredibly angry. Disgraced in the eyes of John's family, Dorothy wanders into the jungle only to be captured by natives and sentenced to be burned at the stake. Will true love John be able to rescue her in time?
Who directed The Devil's Apple Tree?
The Devil's Apple Tree was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in The Devil's Apple Tree?
The principal cast of The Devil's Apple Tree includes Dorothy Sebastian, Larry Kent, Edward Martindel, Ruth Clifford, George Cooper.
When was The Devil's Apple Tree released and how long is it?
The Devil's Apple Tree was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.