The Love Mart
“She was his slave---bought and paid for---and now he was protecting her with his life. Would she ever understand why?”
Synopsis
Victor, an adventurous young swashbuckler in 19th-century New Orleans, takes possession of a barber shop as the result of winning a duel, and decides to settle down to a life as a barber. He meets a beautiful young woman and pursues her, but she dismisses his attentions because she thinks he is just a barber. Also pursuing the woman is the evil Capt. Remy, whom she also brushes off. He, however, doesn't take rejection so lightly, and forges papers "proving" that the girl is a "quadroon"--part black, which means that she can be sold as a slave. She is sold to Capt. Remy, and when Victor hears of it, he determines to rescue her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Childs Carpenter, Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- The Love Mart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Edward Childs Carpenter, Benjamin Glazer
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Mart
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What is The Love Mart about?
Victor, an adventurous young swashbuckler in 19th-century New Orleans, takes possession of a barber shop as the result of winning a duel, and decides to settle down to a life as a barber. He meets a beautiful young woman and pursues her, but she dismisses his attentions because she thinks he is just a barber. Also pursuing the woman is the evil Capt. Remy, whom she also brushes off. He, however, doesn't take rejection so lightly, and forges papers "proving" that the girl is a "quadroon"--part black, which means that she can be sold as a slave. She is sold to Capt. Remy, and when Victor hears of it, he determines to rescue her.
Who directed The Love Mart?
The Love Mart was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Love Mart?
The principal cast of The Love Mart includes Billie Dove, Gilbert Roland, Ray Turner, Noah Beery, Armand Kaliz.
When was The Love Mart released and how long is it?
The Love Mart was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Love Mart based on a book or true story?
The Love Mart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Childs Carpenter".