Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp
Synopsis
Neil Dacey falls in with loves Peggy Desmond. Terence O'Malley, nephew of Squire O'Malley, is anxious to win Peggy. Terence and his uncle have a quarrel because Terence cannot win Peggy, and the squire is killed. Terence does the killing with Neil's gun, so Neil is held for the murder. Peggy, to save her fiance, dresses as the will-o'-the-wisp.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Katharine Kavanaugh
- Original Title
- Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Katharine Kavanaugh
John M. Bauman
B.A. Rolfe
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
John M. Bauman
Director of Photography
B.A. Rolfe
Producer
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What is Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp about?
Neil Dacey falls in with loves Peggy Desmond. Terence O'Malley, nephew of Squire O'Malley, is anxious to win Peggy. Terence and his uncle have a quarrel because Terence cannot win Peggy, and the squire is killed. Terence does the killing with Neil's gun, so Neil is held for the murder. Peggy, to save her fiance, dresses as the will-o'-the-wisp.
Who directed Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp?
Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp?
The principal cast of Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp includes Mabel Taliaferro, Thomas Carrigan, William J. Gross, Sam J. Ryan, Nathaniel Sack.
When was Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp released and how long is it?
Peggy, the Will O' the Wisp was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.