A Romance of Wastdale
Synopsis
David Gordon is in love and engaged to be married to Kate Nugent. But the sinister figure of Austen Hawke, Gordon's rival, threatens to eclipse the wedding and wreck Gordon's one chance of true happiness. Gordon will throw Austen over a cliff in a climbing excursion in the Scafell Pike area, but finally he will find all was a dream. A vintage love story and a tale of blackmail based on A.E.W. Mason’s book. The film was produced by Stoll Pictures, Britain's biggest studio of the silent era and features Milton Rosmer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- A.E.W. Mason, Leslie Howard Gordon
- Original Title
- A Romance of Wastdale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Stoll Picture Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
A.E.W. Mason, Leslie Howard Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
Leslie Howard Gordon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Romance of Wastdale
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What is A Romance of Wastdale about?
David Gordon is in love and engaged to be married to Kate Nugent. But the sinister figure of Austen Hawke, Gordon's rival, threatens to eclipse the wedding and wreck Gordon's one chance of true happiness. Gordon will throw Austen over a cliff in a climbing excursion in the Scafell Pike area, but finally he will find all was a dream. A vintage love story and a tale of blackmail based on A.E.W. Mason’s book. The film was produced by Stoll Pictures, Britain's biggest studio of the silent era and features Milton Rosmer.
Who directed A Romance of Wastdale?
A Romance of Wastdale was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in A Romance of Wastdale?
The principal cast of A Romance of Wastdale includes Milton Rosmer, Fred Raynham, Valya Venitskaya, Irene Rooke.
When was A Romance of Wastdale released and how long is it?
A Romance of Wastdale was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 40m.
Is A Romance of Wastdale based on a book or true story?
A Romance of Wastdale is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.E.W. Mason".