The Courtin' of Calliope Clew
“This number will be enjoyed because of the thoroly human element which permits it. The story follows the fortunes of a Puritan maid in her travels in a prairie wagon over the plains.”
Synopsis
Dr. Charles Matthews, professor of philosophy in a small New England college, is dismissed, and though heartbroken he and his daughter, Prudence, start in a prairie schooner for the west. At St. Jo, which in 1850 was the outfitting point for the great west, they meet Calliope, so named because of the vast carrying quality of his lungs. He accompanies them on their journey. On the way west, it falls to Calliope's lot to do them many little services, which, on account of the native modesty of Pru and the innate manhood of Calliope, are necessarily surreptitious.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Original Title
- The Courtin' of Calliope Clew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
L. Guy Wilky
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
L. Guy Wilky
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Courtin' of Calliope Clew about?
Dr. Charles Matthews, professor of philosophy in a small New England college, is dismissed, and though heartbroken he and his daughter, Prudence, start in a prairie schooner for the west. At St. Jo, which in 1850 was the outfitting point for the great west, they meet Calliope, so named because of the vast carrying quality of his lungs. He accompanies them on their journey. On the way west, it falls to Calliope's lot to do them many little services, which, on account of the native modesty of Pru and the innate manhood of Calliope, are necessarily surreptitious.
Who directed The Courtin' of Calliope Clew?
The Courtin' of Calliope Clew was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Courtin' of Calliope Clew?
The principal cast of The Courtin' of Calliope Clew includes Frank Borzage, Ann Little, Charles Newton.
When was The Courtin' of Calliope Clew released and how long is it?
The Courtin' of Calliope Clew was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 20m.