Falling Leaves
Synopsis
It's early autumn and Dr. Headley eagerly demonstrates what seems to be a miraculous cure for tuberculosis. Not far from where he is working, the disease seems preparing to soon claim yet another life, a teenage girl named Winifred. Winifred's mother and little sister Trixie are devastated. When Trixie hears the family doctor say of Winifred that "when the last leaf falls, she will have passed away," she interprets the doctor's words literally. Thinking over what she has heard, she determines to do everything possible to save her sister.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Guy-Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Guy-Blaché, O. Henry
- Original Title
- Falling Leaves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Solax Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Guy-Blaché
Alice Guy-Blaché, O. Henry
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Guy-Blaché
Director
Alice Guy-Blaché
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falling Leaves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Falling Leaves about?
It's early autumn and Dr. Headley eagerly demonstrates what seems to be a miraculous cure for tuberculosis. Not far from where he is working, the disease seems preparing to soon claim yet another life, a teenage girl named Winifred. Winifred's mother and little sister Trixie are devastated. When Trixie hears the family doctor say of Winifred that "when the last leaf falls, she will have passed away," she interprets the doctor's words literally. Thinking over what she has heard, she determines to do everything possible to save her sister.
Who directed Falling Leaves?
Falling Leaves was directed by Alice Guy-Blaché.
Who stars in Falling Leaves?
The principal cast of Falling Leaves includes Mace Greenleaf, Blanche Cornwall, Marian Swayne, Magda Foy, Darwin Karr.
When was Falling Leaves released and how long is it?
Falling Leaves was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Falling Leaves?
Falling Leaves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).