Romance of the Limberlost
Synopsis
An orphaned girl is being raised in the Limberlost by her aunt, who hates her because the girl's mother married the man that the aunt loved. The girl's existence is close to being servitude bondage, and her only companions are the birds and the animals of the forest. She meets and falls in love with a young man whose ambition is to be a lawyer. But her aunt is arranging for her to be married to the wealthiest man in the Limberlost, a drunken, coarse bully.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Orth
- Original Title
- Romance of the Limberlost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Marion Orth, Gene Stratton-Porter
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Marion Orth
Screenplay
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What is Romance of the Limberlost about?
An orphaned girl is being raised in the Limberlost by her aunt, who hates her because the girl's mother married the man that the aunt loved. The girl's existence is close to being servitude bondage, and her only companions are the birds and the animals of the forest. She meets and falls in love with a young man whose ambition is to be a lawyer. But her aunt is arranging for her to be married to the wealthiest man in the Limberlost, a drunken, coarse bully.
Who directed Romance of the Limberlost?
Romance of the Limberlost was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Romance of the Limberlost?
The principal cast of Romance of the Limberlost includes Jean Parker, Eric Linden, Marjorie Main, Edward Pawley, Betty Blythe.
When was Romance of the Limberlost released and how long is it?
Romance of the Limberlost was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is Romance of the Limberlost based on a book or true story?
Romance of the Limberlost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Stratton-Porter".