Sunshine Nan
Synopsis
Nance Molloy's cheerful disposition, in sharp contrast to the slum near the cathedral where she and her parents make their home, earns her the nickname "Sunshine Nan." However, her fights with the cathedral choirboys, led by MacPherson Clark, gets her into trouble. For interfering in a family squabble, she and her pal, Dan Lewis, are sent to reform school for five years, and upon her release, she becomes a stenographer in the elder Clark's shoe factory. Dan meanwhile has taken a job in the factory's chemical department, where he invents a dye process that promises to make him rich.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Giblyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Hegan Rice, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- Sunshine Nan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Giblyn
Alice Hegan Rice, Eve Unsell
Hal Young
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Giblyn
Director
Hal Young
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine Nan
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What is Sunshine Nan about?
Nance Molloy's cheerful disposition, in sharp contrast to the slum near the cathedral where she and her parents make their home, earns her the nickname "Sunshine Nan." However, her fights with the cathedral choirboys, led by MacPherson Clark, gets her into trouble. For interfering in a family squabble, she and her pal, Dan Lewis, are sent to reform school for five years, and upon her release, she becomes a stenographer in the elder Clark's shoe factory. Dan meanwhile has taken a job in the factory's chemical department, where he invents a dye process that promises to make him rich.
Who directed Sunshine Nan?
Sunshine Nan was directed by Charles Giblyn.
Who stars in Sunshine Nan?
The principal cast of Sunshine Nan includes Ann Pennington, Richard Barthelmess, Johnny Hines, Helen Tracy, Charles Eldridge.
When was Sunshine Nan released and how long is it?
Sunshine Nan was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Sunshine Nan based on a book or true story?
Sunshine Nan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Hegan Rice".