The Light in the Clearing
Synopsis
When Barton Baynes's mother and father die, his Aunt Deel and Uncle Peabody provide a home for him. He grows up with Amos Grimshaw, son of a miserly moneylender who holds the farmers of the area in his power, and falls in love with Sally Dunkelberg.
Top Cast
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Eugenie Besserer
Roving Kate
Clara Horton
Sally Dunkelberg
A. Edward Sutherland
Barton Baynes
George Hackathorne
Amos Grimshaw
Frank Leigh
Ben Grimshaw
Andrew Arbuckle
Horace Dunkelberg
Arthur Morrison
Uncle Peabody
Alberta Lee
Aunt Deel
Jack Roseleigh
Joe Wright
Virginia Madison
Mrs. Horace Dunkelberg
J. Edwin Brown
Squire Fullerton
Joy Winthrop
Village Postmistres
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T. Hayes Hunter
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Bacheller, William R. Leighton
- Original Title
- The Light in the Clearing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Dial Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T. Hayes Hunter
Irving Bacheller, William R. Leighton
T. Hayes Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
T. Hayes Hunter
Director
T. Hayes Hunter
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light in the Clearing
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What is The Light in the Clearing about?
When Barton Baynes's mother and father die, his Aunt Deel and Uncle Peabody provide a home for him. He grows up with Amos Grimshaw, son of a miserly moneylender who holds the farmers of the area in his power, and falls in love with Sally Dunkelberg.
Who directed The Light in the Clearing?
The Light in the Clearing was directed by T. Hayes Hunter.
Who stars in The Light in the Clearing?
The principal cast of The Light in the Clearing includes Eugenie Besserer, Clara Horton, A. Edward Sutherland, George Hackathorne, Frank Leigh.
When was The Light in the Clearing released and how long is it?
The Light in the Clearing was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Light in the Clearing based on a book or true story?
The Light in the Clearing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irving Bacheller".