Esmeralda
Synopsis
A lost film. Esmeralda, a simple farm girl is in love with country boy David, but her mother yearns for a high society city life. Ore is discovered on their farm and the money rolls in. The family is packed up and moved to the big city where Esmeralda is forced into an engagement with a wealthy Count. Suddenly the ore is depleted and a fresh supply is discovered on David's farm. Much to the delight of Esmeralda, her impending marriage to the Count is off and her mother happily consents to a marriage between Esmeralda and David.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kirkwood
- Screenplay & Story
- William Gillette
- Original Title
- Esmeralda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kirkwood
William Gillette, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
James Kirkwood
Director
William Gillette
Screenplay
Frances Marion
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esmeralda
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What is Esmeralda about?
A lost film. Esmeralda, a simple farm girl is in love with country boy David, but her mother yearns for a high society city life. Ore is discovered on their farm and the money rolls in. The family is packed up and moved to the big city where Esmeralda is forced into an engagement with a wealthy Count. Suddenly the ore is depleted and a fresh supply is discovered on David's farm. Much to the delight of Esmeralda, her impending marriage to the Count is off and her mother happily consents to a marriage between Esmeralda and David.
Who directed Esmeralda?
Esmeralda was directed by James Kirkwood.
Who stars in Esmeralda?
The principal cast of Esmeralda includes Mary Pickford, Ida Waterman, Fuller Mellish, Arthur Hoops, William Buckley.
When was Esmeralda released and how long is it?
Esmeralda was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 40m.