Tess of the Storm Country
“Live Again through the Ecstasy of Young Love”
Synopsis
When Captain Howland decides that his daughter Tess is getting a bit to old to continue to go to sea with him, they move into a small cottage on the coast of Maine, but not for long. A local millionaire, Frederick Garfield, lays a false claim to the property and has them evicted. Later, when Tess saves a young man about her age from drowning, she is a bit dismayed to learn that he is Garfield's son. But when her father is jailed on a false-accusation charge of murder, the younger Garfield comes to their aid and proves he himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- S. N. Behrman, Grace Miller White, Sonya Levien, Rupert Hughes, William Rankin
- Original Title
- Tess of the Storm Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
S. N. Behrman, Grace Miller White, Sonya Levien, Rupert Hughes, William Rankin
Hal Mohr
Ralph S. Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
David Cox
Costume Design
S. N. Behrman
Writer
Ralph S. Dietrich
Editor
Grace Miller White
Writer
Sonya Levien
Writer
Alfred Santell
Director
Rupert Hughes
Writer
William Rankin
Writer
Hal Mohr
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 Tess of the Storm Country
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What is Tess of the Storm Country about?
When Captain Howland decides that his daughter Tess is getting a bit to old to continue to go to sea with him, they move into a small cottage on the coast of Maine, but not for long. A local millionaire, Frederick Garfield, lays a false claim to the property and has them evicted. Later, when Tess saves a young man about her age from drowning, she is a bit dismayed to learn that he is Garfield's son. But when her father is jailed on a false-accusation charge of murder, the younger Garfield comes to their aid and proves he himself.
Who directed Tess of the Storm Country?
Tess of the Storm Country was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in Tess of the Storm Country?
The principal cast of Tess of the Storm Country includes Janet Gaynor, Dudley Digges, June Clyde, Claude Gillingwater, George Meeker.
When was Tess of the Storm Country released and how long is it?
Tess of the Storm Country was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tess of the Storm Country?
Tess of the Storm Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).