Pegeen
Synopsis
Pegeen O'Neill must fend for herself when her father Dan becomes mentally unbalanced after his wife Mary's death. Dan spends his days searching for his wife, setting fires in the belief that the flames will illuminate his Mary. The townspeople, enraged at the arson that is slowly destroying their village, track down Dan and trap him in a burning cabin. Pegeen rushes to comfort her dying father, who consoles himself at death with the hallucination that his wife has returned in the figure of his daughter. Pegeen is then rescued from the raging fire by Jimmie, who proposes to the waif as he delivers her from the flames.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd, William B. Laub
- Original Title
- Pegeen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Smith
Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd, William B. Laub
Department Leadership Roster
David Smith
Director
William B. Laub
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pegeen
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What is Pegeen about?
Pegeen O'Neill must fend for herself when her father Dan becomes mentally unbalanced after his wife Mary's death. Dan spends his days searching for his wife, setting fires in the belief that the flames will illuminate his Mary. The townspeople, enraged at the arson that is slowly destroying their village, track down Dan and trap him in a burning cabin. Pegeen rushes to comfort her dying father, who consoles himself at death with the hallucination that his wife has returned in the figure of his daughter. Pegeen is then rescued from the raging fire by Jimmie, who proposes to the waif as he delivers her from the flames.
Who directed Pegeen?
Pegeen was directed by David Smith.
Who stars in Pegeen?
The principal cast of Pegeen includes Bessie Love, Edmund Burns, Ruth Fuller Golden, Charles Spere, Juan de la Cruz.
When was Pegeen released and how long is it?
Pegeen was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Pegeen based on a book or true story?
Pegeen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd".