Melissa of the Hills
Synopsis
Melissa Stark, a young girl in the Tennessee mountains tries to unite feuding families (Allisons & Watts) and help her preacher father, Jethro, while navigating romance with lawyer Tom Williams and a mistaken identity crisis that leads to her father's tragic death, after which the families reconcile. The story involves a newspaper ad for a dress, a mistaken identification of Jethro as a murder fugitive by a deputy sheriff, and a violent confrontation that ends with Jethro's innocence proven but his life lost.
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Mary Miles Minter
Melissa Stark
Spottiswoode Aitken
Jethro Stark
Allan Forrest
Tom Williams
George Periolat
Cyrus Kimball
John Gough
Larry Watts
Anne Schaefer
Sally Smith
Perry Banks
Dr. Brand
Gertrude Le Brandt
Mrs. Sanders
Harry Clark
Cutler Sanders
Frank Thompson
Sam Allison
Emma Kluge
Mrs. Watts
R.J. Hand
Grandpa Allison
Judge Page
Grandpa Watts
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Maibelle Heikes Justice
- Original Title
- Melissa of the Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Maibelle Heikes Justice
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Maibelle Heikes Justice
Writer
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What is Melissa of the Hills about?
Melissa Stark, a young girl in the Tennessee mountains tries to unite feuding families (Allisons & Watts) and help her preacher father, Jethro, while navigating romance with lawyer Tom Williams and a mistaken identity crisis that leads to her father's tragic death, after which the families reconcile. The story involves a newspaper ad for a dress, a mistaken identification of Jethro as a murder fugitive by a deputy sheriff, and a violent confrontation that ends with Jethro's innocence proven but his life lost.
Who directed Melissa of the Hills?
Melissa of the Hills was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Melissa of the Hills?
The principal cast of Melissa of the Hills includes Mary Miles Minter, Spottiswoode Aitken, Allan Forrest, George Periolat, John Gough.
When was Melissa of the Hills released and how long is it?
Melissa of the Hills was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.