A Heart to Let
Synopsis
Agatha Kent inherits a southern mansion from her maiden aunt, Agatha. When she advertises for boarders, Burton Forbes, who is blind and alone in the world, recalls his visits to Aunt Agatha as a boy and rents a room. Assuming the roles of her aunt and an Irish maid, young Agatha looks after her guest, who is distressed over a broken engagement. His gratitude for her kindness ripens into love, which she reciprocates, unaware that his sight has returned. A lucky turn on the stock market results in the restoration of Burton's fortune, and when his former fiancée asks to resume their engagement, he rejects her for Agatha. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Toler, Clara Beranger, Harriet Loomis Smith
- Original Title
- A Heart to Let
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dillon
Sidney Toler, Clara Beranger, Harriet Loomis Smith
George J. Folsey
Department Leadership Roster
Clara Beranger
Writer
Edward Dillon
Director
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
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What is A Heart to Let about?
Agatha Kent inherits a southern mansion from her maiden aunt, Agatha. When she advertises for boarders, Burton Forbes, who is blind and alone in the world, recalls his visits to Aunt Agatha as a boy and rents a room. Assuming the roles of her aunt and an Irish maid, young Agatha looks after her guest, who is distressed over a broken engagement. His gratitude for her kindness ripens into love, which she reciprocates, unaware that his sight has returned. A lucky turn on the stock market results in the restoration of Burton's fortune, and when his former fiancée asks to resume their engagement, he rejects her for Agatha. A lost film.
Who directed A Heart to Let?
A Heart to Let was directed by Edward Dillon.
Who stars in A Heart to Let?
The principal cast of A Heart to Let includes Justine Johnstone, Harrison Ford, Marcia Harris, Thomas Carr, Elizabeth Garrison.
When was A Heart to Let released and how long is it?
A Heart to Let was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is A Heart to Let based on a book or true story?
A Heart to Let is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harriet Loomis Smith".