East Lynne
Synopsis
An aristocratic woman, Lady Isabel, leaves her husband and children when she suspects him of adultery, a notion which had been suggested to her by the scheming and murderous Captain Levison. Life on the continent with Levison does not work out as she had envisaged so, eight years later, she returns to England and finds her husband has remarried. She cannot bear to be away from her family and so dons a disguise, gaining employment with them as a governess. When her young son, Willie, dies she is unable to comfort him as she would like, and she too dies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Haldane
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrs. Henry Wood, Harry Engholm
- Original Title
- East Lynne
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Barker
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Haldane
Mrs. Henry Wood, Harry Engholm
William Barker
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Haldane
Director
William Barker
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About East Lynne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East Lynne about?
An aristocratic woman, Lady Isabel, leaves her husband and children when she suspects him of adultery, a notion which had been suggested to her by the scheming and murderous Captain Levison. Life on the continent with Levison does not work out as she had envisaged so, eight years later, she returns to England and finds her husband has remarried. She cannot bear to be away from her family and so dons a disguise, gaining employment with them as a governess. When her young son, Willie, dies she is unable to comfort him as she would like, and she too dies.
Who directed East Lynne?
East Lynne was directed by Bert Haldane.
Who stars in East Lynne?
The principal cast of East Lynne includes Blanche Forsythe, Fred Paul, Fred Morgan, Rachel de Solla, May Morton.
When was East Lynne released and how long is it?
East Lynne was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 45m.
Is East Lynne based on a book or true story?
East Lynne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mrs. Henry Wood".