Silent Years
“THE SPIRIT OF "MOTHER ETERNAL"”
Synopsis
Jo Morey, who lives in the St. Lawrence River Valley, inherits her father's barren farm and devotes her entire energies to cultivating it and caring for her invalid sister. Henry Langley meets Jo and proposes marriage to her. She asks him to wait until she is free, but Langley refuses and marries Mary Malden. Eight years later Jo has paid off the mortgage to Captain Longville, and one night she finds a baby in her house; it is Langley's, and a note requests that its parentage be kept secret.
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Rose Dione
Mam'selle Jo Morey
Tully Marshall
Captain Longville
Jack Mower
Tom Gavot
George A. McDaniel
Henry Langley
George Siegmann
Pierre Gavot
James O. Barrows
Father Mantelle
Jack Livingston
James Norvall
Ruth King
Mary Malden
Kate Toncray
Marcel Longville
Pauline Starke
Donelle
Will Jim Hatton
Young Tom Gavot
Lillian Rambeau
Mrs. Lindsay
Jean O'Rourke
Young Donelle
Ruth Ashby
Mrs. Norvall
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Harriet T. Comstock, Winifred Dunn, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- Silent Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Harriet T. Comstock, Winifred Dunn, Eve Unsell
Joseph A. Du Bray
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Joseph A. Du Bray
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silent Years about?
Jo Morey, who lives in the St. Lawrence River Valley, inherits her father's barren farm and devotes her entire energies to cultivating it and caring for her invalid sister. Henry Langley meets Jo and proposes marriage to her. She asks him to wait until she is free, but Langley refuses and marries Mary Malden. Eight years later Jo has paid off the mortgage to Captain Longville, and one night she finds a baby in her house; it is Langley's, and a note requests that its parentage be kept secret.
Who directed Silent Years?
Silent Years was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in Silent Years?
The principal cast of Silent Years includes Rose Dione, Tully Marshall, Jack Mower, George A. McDaniel, George Siegmann.
When was Silent Years released and how long is it?
Silent Years was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Silent Years based on a book or true story?
Silent Years is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harriet T. Comstock".