Simple Souls
Synopsis
When the Duke of Wynningham, a "simple soul" who prefers science to royalty, meets Molly Shine, a London shop girl, he is enthralled by her love of books and begins to send her two pounds weekly so that she can purchase the books that she adores. Molly's mother discovers the money and, assuming that the duke is paying her daughter for immoral reasons, drags the girl to the duke's home, where she charges him with seduction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby, Charles E. Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton, John Hastings Turner
- Original Title
- Simple Souls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby, Charles E. Kaufman
Fred Myton, John Hastings Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
Fred Myton
Writer
Charles E. Kaufman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simple Souls
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What is Simple Souls about?
When the Duke of Wynningham, a "simple soul" who prefers science to royalty, meets Molly Shine, a London shop girl, he is enthralled by her love of books and begins to send her two pounds weekly so that she can purchase the books that she adores. Molly's mother discovers the money and, assuming that the duke is paying her daughter for immoral reasons, drags the girl to the duke's home, where she charges him with seduction.
Who directed Simple Souls?
Simple Souls was directed by Robert Thornby, Charles E. Kaufman.
Who stars in Simple Souls?
The principal cast of Simple Souls includes Blanche Sweet, Charles Meredith, Kate Lester, Herbert Standing, Mayme Kelso.
When was Simple Souls released and how long is it?
Simple Souls was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Simple Souls based on a book or true story?
Simple Souls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Hastings Turner".