Peg o' My Heart
Synopsis
PEG O MY HEART (Metro Studios, 1922), directed by King Vidor, under the supervision of J. Hartley Manners, introduces the legendary theatrical actress Laurette Taylor (1884-1946) to the screen reprising the role she made famous as a poor Irish farm girl who inherits a fortune but would rather have happiness instead. While a bit too old for the character supposedly in her late teens or early twenties, Laurette was tailor made for it.
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Laurette Taylor
Margaret O'Connell
Mahlon Hamilton
Sir Gerald Adair
Russell Simpson
Jim O'Connell
Ethel Grey Terry
Ethel Chichester
Nigel Barrie
Charistian Brent
Lionel Belmore
Hawks
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Chichester
Beth Ivins
Mrs. Jim O'Connell (as Sidna Beth Ivins)
Donald R. O. Hatswell
Alaric Chichester
Eileen O'Malley
Margaret O'Connell, as a child (as Aileen O'Malley)
Fred Huntley
Butler (as Fred Huntly)
Lon Poff
Priest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Hartley Manners, Mary O'Hara
- Original Title
- Peg o' My Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
J. Hartley Manners, Mary O'Hara
George Barnes
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Mary O'Hara
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peg o' My Heart
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What is Peg o' My Heart about?
PEG O MY HEART (Metro Studios, 1922), directed by King Vidor, under the supervision of J. Hartley Manners, introduces the legendary theatrical actress Laurette Taylor (1884-1946) to the screen reprising the role she made famous as a poor Irish farm girl who inherits a fortune but would rather have happiness instead. While a bit too old for the character supposedly in her late teens or early twenties, Laurette was tailor made for it.
Who directed Peg o' My Heart?
Peg o' My Heart was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Peg o' My Heart?
The principal cast of Peg o' My Heart includes Laurette Taylor, Mahlon Hamilton, Russell Simpson, Ethel Grey Terry, Nigel Barrie.
When was Peg o' My Heart released and how long is it?
Peg o' My Heart was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Peg o' My Heart based on a book or true story?
Peg o' My Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. Hartley Manners".