Periwinkle
Synopsis
On a desolate beach near a lifesaving station, Ira, the youngest member of the lifeguard crew, rescues a baby girl from a wreck. The child is cared for at the station, where the men christen her Periwinkle. Living near the station are Ephraiam Rawlins and his childless daughter Ann, a widow with maternal longings. Joyously, Ann takes charge of Periwinkle and raises the girl as her own. Grown to adulthood, Periwinkle is the bright spot for the men at the station. One day, Richard Langdon Evans, a dissolute, wealthy young New Yorker, is cast ashore from the wreck of his yacht. Periwinkle, aiding the lifesavers, helps bring him back to life. Her innocent goodness and faith transform Dick from a carousing society ne'er-do-well to a man of noble ambitions. Thus rehabilitated, Dick wins Periwinkle's hand in marriage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian La Mothe, William F. Payson
- Original Title
- Periwinkle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- American Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
Julian La Mothe, William F. Payson
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
Julian La Mothe
Writer
William F. Payson
Writer
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What is Periwinkle about?
On a desolate beach near a lifesaving station, Ira, the youngest member of the lifeguard crew, rescues a baby girl from a wreck. The child is cared for at the station, where the men christen her Periwinkle. Living near the station are Ephraiam Rawlins and his childless daughter Ann, a widow with maternal longings. Joyously, Ann takes charge of Periwinkle and raises the girl as her own. Grown to adulthood, Periwinkle is the bright spot for the men at the station. One day, Richard Langdon Evans, a dissolute, wealthy young New Yorker, is cast ashore from the wreck of his yacht. Periwinkle, aiding the lifesavers, helps bring him back to life. Her innocent goodness and faith transform Dick from a carousing society ne'er-do-well to a man of noble ambitions. Thus rehabilitated, Dick wins Periwinkle's hand in marriage.
Who directed Periwinkle?
Periwinkle was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Periwinkle?
The principal cast of Periwinkle includes Mary Miles Minter, George Fisher, Arthur Howard, Clarence Burton, Allan Forrest.
When was Periwinkle released and how long is it?
Periwinkle was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.