Elinor Norton
“The Story of a Girl Who Lived and Loved!”
Synopsis
A romantic triangle during WW I provides the basis of this drama. The trouble begins when a young wife gets involved with a coffee baron while her husband is off fighting WW I. Her shell-shocked husband finally returns. He is terribly jealous. To help him, the wife takes him to a Western dude ranch. Her lover also goes, and the two men soon become friends. The coffee magnate helps to cure him, but then breaks his heart by telling him that he and the wife are planning to run away.
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Claire Trevor
Elinor Norton
Gilbert Roland
Rene Alba
Henrietta Crosman
Christine Somers
Hugh Williams
Tony Norton
Norman Foster
Bill Foster
Cora Sue Collins
Betty, little girl
Jane Barnes
Publisher's Staff
Lucile Browne
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Cy Clegg
Ranch Hand
Dorothy Dix
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Jean Fenwick
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Susan Fleming
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Celeste Ford
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Wesley Giraud
Boy
Grace Goodall
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Eula Guy
Miss Cooney
George Humbert
Ice Cream Vendor
Nora Lane
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Screenplay & Story
- Rose Franken, Philip Klein
- Original Title
- Elinor Norton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton MacFadden
Rose Franken, Philip Klein, Mary Roberts Rinehart
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Rose Franken
Screenplay
Philip Klein
Screenplay
Hamilton MacFadden
Director
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 Elinor Norton
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What is Elinor Norton about?
A romantic triangle during WW I provides the basis of this drama. The trouble begins when a young wife gets involved with a coffee baron while her husband is off fighting WW I. Her shell-shocked husband finally returns. He is terribly jealous. To help him, the wife takes him to a Western dude ranch. Her lover also goes, and the two men soon become friends. The coffee magnate helps to cure him, but then breaks his heart by telling him that he and the wife are planning to run away.
Who directed Elinor Norton?
Elinor Norton was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
Who stars in Elinor Norton?
The principal cast of Elinor Norton includes Claire Trevor, Gilbert Roland, Henrietta Crosman, Hugh Williams, Norman Foster.
When was Elinor Norton released and how long is it?
Elinor Norton was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Is Elinor Norton based on a book or true story?
Elinor Norton is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Roberts Rinehart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elinor Norton?
Elinor Norton holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).