The Harvest Moon
“A Romance of Glorious Girlhood Beaming for a World in Love”
Synopsis
Madame Vavin dies alone in a small French village without knowledge of her second marriage in England known to anyone. Consequentially her first husband James Fullerton and his tyrannical sister Cornelia take custody of her young daughter Dora. The puritanical pair take Dora to America but disapprove of her spirited nature especially when Dora decides upon a theatrical career. On stage, Dora meets and falls in love with playwright Willard Holcomb, but the fears implanted by Fullerton and his sister make Dora incapable of romantic commitment. As she despairs of her fate, Professor Vavin, who has spent years searching for Dora, discovers his daughter and explains there is nothing to fear from love. Her confidence thus restored, Dora can continue with her life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Augustus E. Thomas
- Original Title
- The Harvest Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gibraltar Pictures, Dietrich-Beck Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
Augustus E. Thomas, J. Searle Dawley
Arthur F. Beck, Theodore C. Deitrich
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
Augustus E. Thomas
Screenplay
Arthur F. Beck
Producer
Theodore C. Deitrich
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harvest Moon
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What is The Harvest Moon about?
Madame Vavin dies alone in a small French village without knowledge of her second marriage in England known to anyone. Consequentially her first husband James Fullerton and his tyrannical sister Cornelia take custody of her young daughter Dora. The puritanical pair take Dora to America but disapprove of her spirited nature especially when Dora decides upon a theatrical career. On stage, Dora meets and falls in love with playwright Willard Holcomb, but the fears implanted by Fullerton and his sister make Dora incapable of romantic commitment. As she despairs of her fate, Professor Vavin, who has spent years searching for Dora, discovers his daughter and explains there is nothing to fear from love. Her confidence thus restored, Dora can continue with her life.
Who directed The Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in The Harvest Moon?
The principal cast of The Harvest Moon includes Doris Kenyon, Wilfred Lytell, George Lessey, Earl Schenck, Peter Lang.
When was The Harvest Moon released and how long is it?
The Harvest Moon was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.