Lilies of the Field
“- they toil not, neither do they spin -”
Synopsis
A young mother, Mildred, doesn't know that her husband Walter is cheating on her. One night she attends a party with a friend of her husband's, and the man gets drunk and begins groping her when they get home. Her husband sees this and uses it as an excuse to sue his wife for divorce. In the ensuing trial he wins, due to fraudulent evidence, and gets custody of the child. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 29, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hurlbut, Marion Fairfax, Adelaide Heilbron
- Original Title
- Lilies of the Field
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Corinne Griffith Productions, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
William Hurlbut, Marion Fairfax, Adelaide Heilbron
James Van Trees
Arthur Tavares
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Arthur Tavares
Editor
Marion Fairfax
Writer
Adelaide Heilbron
Writer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilies of the Field
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What is Lilies of the Field about?
A young mother, Mildred, doesn't know that her husband Walter is cheating on her. One night she attends a party with a friend of her husband's, and the man gets drunk and begins groping her when they get home. Her husband sees this and uses it as an excuse to sue his wife for divorce. In the ensuing trial he wins, due to fraudulent evidence, and gets custody of the child. Complications ensue.
Who directed Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Lilies of the Field?
The principal cast of Lilies of the Field includes Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, Alma Bennett, Sylvia Breamer, Myrtle Stedman.
When was Lilies of the Field released and how long is it?
Lilies of the Field was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).