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3.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19341h 18mUnited States of America

A Girl of the Limberlost

“Glorious Drama! Thrilling Action! On a Show The Whole Town Will Rave About”

Topics:#drowned

Synopsis

Elnora Comstock is the badly abused daughter of Katherine Comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she was born. She finds her comfort with Margaret and Westley Sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help her with her school costs, as does the wealthy Mrs. Parker, who takes an interest in the talented young girl. She meets and falls in love with Phillip Ammon, the nephew of Dr. Ammon, but learns that he is already engaged. The money that Elnora has saved for her college education is stolen, and when Mrs. Comstock goes to retrieve it from a suspect, she also learns of the duplicity of her husband, who had been courting a neighboring woman on the night he drowned. She begs forgiveness of Elnora, and the romance of Elnora and Phillip also begins to flourish.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 14, 1934

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christy Cabanne
Screenplay & Story
Adele Comandini
Original Title
A Girl of the Limberlost
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
W.T. Lackey Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christy Cabanne

Screenplay & Story

Adele Comandini, Gene Stratton-Porter

Producers

William T. Lackey

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Gene Stratton-Porter

Department Leadership Roster

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

Director

William T. Lackey

Producer

Adele Comandini

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Girl of the Limberlost.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Girl of the Limberlost

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Girl of the Limberlost about?

Elnora Comstock is the badly abused daughter of Katherine Comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she was born. She finds her comfort with Margaret and Westley Sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help her with her school costs, as does the wealthy Mrs. Parker, who takes an interest in the talented young girl. She meets and falls in love with Phillip Ammon, the nephew of Dr. Ammon, but learns that he is already engaged. The money that Elnora has saved for her college education is stolen, and when Mrs. Comstock goes to retrieve it from a suspect, she also learns of the duplicity of her husband, who had been courting a neighboring woman on the night he drowned. She begs forgiveness of Elnora, and the romance of Elnora and Phillip also begins to flourish.

Who directed A Girl of the Limberlost?

A Girl of the Limberlost was directed by Christy Cabanne.

Who stars in A Girl of the Limberlost?

The principal cast of A Girl of the Limberlost includes Louise Dresser, Ralph Morgan, Marian Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Edward Nugent.

When was A Girl of the Limberlost released and how long is it?

A Girl of the Limberlost was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Is A Girl of the Limberlost based on a book or true story?

A Girl of the Limberlost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Stratton-Porter".

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Girl of the Limberlost?

A Girl of the Limberlost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).