Lena and the Geese
“A Story of Old Holland”
Synopsis
A first-born baby girl is sent away and placed in the care of Gretchen, a trusted peasant woman, who is the widowed mother of a child about the same age. The two children grow up as sisters. Later, upon her deathbed, the noble lady repents and sends for her child to reinstate her. Gretchen takes this opportunity to make a great lady of her own daughter Lena, the goose girl, by sending her to court instead of the real heiress. Hence Lena is taken before the noble lady, happy in the belief that she has made reparation. Lena is now a great lady, but the title does not fit well-- She longs to be back with Gretchen and her "geeses".
Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Lena
J. Jiquel Lanoe
Lena's Sweetheart (as Jacque Lenor)
Kate Bruce
Gretchen
Mae Marsh
The 'Adopted' Daughter
Edwin August
Lena's Father
Claire McDowell
Lena's Mother
W. Chrystie Miller
Courtier
Christy Cabanne
William A. Carroll
Grace Henderson
Harry Hyde
Charles Hill Mailes
Alfred Paget
W.C. Robinson
Charles West
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Pickford
- Original Title
- Lena and the Geese
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Mary Pickford
Billy Bitzer
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Mary Pickford
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lena and the Geese
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What is Lena and the Geese about?
A first-born baby girl is sent away and placed in the care of Gretchen, a trusted peasant woman, who is the widowed mother of a child about the same age. The two children grow up as sisters. Later, upon her deathbed, the noble lady repents and sends for her child to reinstate her. Gretchen takes this opportunity to make a great lady of her own daughter Lena, the goose girl, by sending her to court instead of the real heiress. Hence Lena is taken before the noble lady, happy in the belief that she has made reparation. Lena is now a great lady, but the title does not fit well-- She longs to be back with Gretchen and her "geeses".
Who directed Lena and the Geese?
Lena and the Geese was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Lena and the Geese?
The principal cast of Lena and the Geese includes Mary Pickford, J. Jiquel Lanoe, Kate Bruce, Mae Marsh, Edwin August.
When was Lena and the Geese released and how long is it?
Lena and the Geese was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 23m.