The Girl of the Limberlost
“One of the Best-Beloved Books of All Time Becomes a Stirring Columbia Picture!”
Synopsis
Elnora Comstock lives on the edge of a great swamp and collects butterflies to sell in order to go to high school and pay for violin lessons. Her mother, Kate Comstock, hates her as she blames the girl for the father's death as he drowned in a quagmire on the way home the night the girl was born. The years-late revelation that the husband had been off courting a neighbor woman that night brings an attitude adjustment to the mother.
Top Cast
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Ruth Nelson
Kate Comstock
Dorinda Clifton
Elnora Comstock
Loren Tindall
Pete Reed
Gloria Holden
Miss Nelson
Ernest Cossart
Roger Henley
Vanessa Brown
Helen Brownlee
James Bell
Wesley Sinton
Joyce Arling
Margaret Sinton
Charles Arnt
Hodges
Warren Mills
Chester Hopple
Lillian Bronson
Miss Blodgett
Peggy Converse
Jessie Reed
Carol Morris
Carrie
Jimmy Clark
Bob Stewart
Gloria Patrice
Schoolgirl
Ida Moore
Bird Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Erna Lazarus
- Original Title
- The Girl of the Limberlost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Ferrer
Erna Lazarus, Gene Stratton-Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Ferrer
Director
Erna Lazarus
Screenplay
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 The Girl of the Limberlost
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What is The Girl of the Limberlost about?
Elnora Comstock lives on the edge of a great swamp and collects butterflies to sell in order to go to high school and pay for violin lessons. Her mother, Kate Comstock, hates her as she blames the girl for the father's death as he drowned in a quagmire on the way home the night the girl was born. The years-late revelation that the husband had been off courting a neighbor woman that night brings an attitude adjustment to the mother.
Who directed The Girl of the Limberlost?
The Girl of the Limberlost was directed by Mel Ferrer.
Who stars in The Girl of the Limberlost?
The principal cast of The Girl of the Limberlost includes Ruth Nelson, Dorinda Clifton, Loren Tindall, Gloria Holden, Ernest Cossart.
When was The Girl of the Limberlost released and how long is it?
The Girl of the Limberlost was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Girl of the Limberlost based on a book or true story?
The Girl of the Limberlost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Stratton-Porter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl of the Limberlost?
The Girl of the Limberlost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).