Down Upon the Suwanee River
Synopsis
Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor alike. She attempts to drown herself in the river, but an old Negro rescues her. Mary returns home and finds Bill there. He has become a true believer and a member of the church during his travels, and he and Mary are happily reunited.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lem F. Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Hapsburg Liebe
- Original Title
- Down Upon the Suwanee River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Royal Palm Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lem F. Kennedy
Hapsburg Liebe
Department Leadership Roster
Lem F. Kennedy
Director
Hapsburg Liebe
Writer
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What is Down Upon the Suwanee River about?
Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor alike. She attempts to drown herself in the river, but an old Negro rescues her. Mary returns home and finds Bill there. He has become a true believer and a member of the church during his travels, and he and Mary are happily reunited.
Who directed Down Upon the Suwanee River?
Down Upon the Suwanee River was directed by Lem F. Kennedy.
Who stars in Down Upon the Suwanee River?
The principal cast of Down Upon the Suwanee River includes Charles Emmett Mack, Mary Thurman, Arthur Donaldson, Walter Merrill, Walter P. Lewis.
When was Down Upon the Suwanee River released and how long is it?
Down Upon the Suwanee River was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.