Wild Oats Lane
“The story of a boy and girl who go astray but who are regenerated through love and find happiness”
Synopsis
After leaving Sing Sing for serving time for theft, The Boy drifts into a small Pennsylvania town and falls in love with Marie, an innocent local girl. The Boy leaves for New York, first obtaining Marie's promise to follow him in a week to become his wife. The Boy runs into some of his former associates in crime, however, and they hold him prisoner until they can pull off a big job. Meanwhile, Marie arrives in the city, and there is no one to meet her. Ashamed to return home, Marie supports herself by prostitution until she is reformed by a kindly priest, who, unknown to her, is also attempting to help The Boy, who has become a dope fiend. The Boy and Marie finally meet and are reconciled. The priest then sends for her parents, and Marie and The Boy are married.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Beaumont, George Broadhurst, Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- Wild Oats Lane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Marshall Neilan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
Gerald Beaumont, George Broadhurst, Benjamin Glazer
Helene Warne
Marshall Neilan
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
Director
Gerald Beaumont
Writer
George Broadhurst
Writer
Benjamin Glazer
Writer
Marshall Neilan
Producer
Helene Warne
Editor
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What is Wild Oats Lane about?
After leaving Sing Sing for serving time for theft, The Boy drifts into a small Pennsylvania town and falls in love with Marie, an innocent local girl. The Boy leaves for New York, first obtaining Marie's promise to follow him in a week to become his wife. The Boy runs into some of his former associates in crime, however, and they hold him prisoner until they can pull off a big job. Meanwhile, Marie arrives in the city, and there is no one to meet her. Ashamed to return home, Marie supports herself by prostitution until she is reformed by a kindly priest, who, unknown to her, is also attempting to help The Boy, who has become a dope fiend. The Boy and Marie finally meet and are reconciled. The priest then sends for her parents, and Marie and The Boy are married.
Who directed Wild Oats Lane?
Wild Oats Lane was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in Wild Oats Lane?
The principal cast of Wild Oats Lane includes Viola Dana, Robert Agnew, John MacSweeney, Margaret Seddon, George Barnum.
When was Wild Oats Lane released and how long is it?
Wild Oats Lane was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.