Java Head
Synopsis
Gerrit Ammidon, despairing of any chance to marry his love, Nettie Vollar, because of a bitter feud between his father and her grandfather, sails to China to "get away from it all". While in Shanghai he rescues a beautiful young woman being attacked by a gang of street toughs. She turns out to be Taou Yuen, a Manchu princess. Gerrit discovers that, unless she finds a husband, she will be put to death, and he agrees to marry her. They return to Java Head, the Ammidon family home in Salem, Massachusetts, but Gerrit's "homecoming" has some unexpected consequences.
Top Cast
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Leatrice Joy
Taou Yuen
Jacqueline Logan
Nettie Vollar
Alan Roscoe
Gerrit Ammidon (as Albert Roscoe)
Arthur Stuart Hull
William Ammidon
Rose Tapley
Rhoda Ammidon
Betty Bronson
Janet Ammidon
George Fawcett
Barzil Dunsack
Raymond Hatton
Edward Dunsack
Helen Lindroth
Kate Vollar
Frances Hatton
Nurse
Frederick Strong
Jeremy Ammidon
Violet Axzelle
Laurel Ammidon
Audrey Berry
Sidsall Ammidon
Polly Archer
Camilla Ammidon
Daniel Pennell
Broadrick (as Dan Pennell)
George Stevens
Butler
Mimi Sherwood
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Hergesheimer, Waldemar Young
- Original Title
- Java Head
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Joseph Hergesheimer, Waldemar Young
Bert Glennon
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Java Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Java Head
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Java Head about?
Gerrit Ammidon, despairing of any chance to marry his love, Nettie Vollar, because of a bitter feud between his father and her grandfather, sails to China to "get away from it all". While in Shanghai he rescues a beautiful young woman being attacked by a gang of street toughs. She turns out to be Taou Yuen, a Manchu princess. Gerrit discovers that, unless she finds a husband, she will be put to death, and he agrees to marry her. They return to Java Head, the Ammidon family home in Salem, Massachusetts, but Gerrit's "homecoming" has some unexpected consequences.
Who directed Java Head?
Java Head was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Java Head?
The principal cast of Java Head includes Leatrice Joy, Jacqueline Logan, Alan Roscoe, Arthur Stuart Hull, Rose Tapley.
When was Java Head released and how long is it?
Java Head was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is Java Head based on a book or true story?
Java Head is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Hergesheimer".