The Midlanders
“BESSE LOVE THE PRINCESS CHARMING in The Midlanders”
Synopsis
Aurelie, an orphan, escapes from a New Orleans convent and is adopted by Mississippi riverboat captain Lindstrom. So that she can have a more settled life, he sends her to live with his brother, John Lindstrom, a squatter in a small river valley town. There she develops into a beautiful woman and wins a newspaper's beauty contest, attracting an offer from a theatrical producer, which she accepts. She rapidly achieves success, but when she returns to town, she is spurned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph De Grasse, Ida May Park
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Tenney Jackson, Ida May Park
- Original Title
- The Midlanders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Andrew J. Callaghan Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph De Grasse, Ida May Park
Charles Tenney Jackson, Ida May Park
King D. Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph De Grasse
Director
Ida May Park
Director
King D. Gray
Director of Photography
Ida May Park
Writer
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 Midlanders
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What is The Midlanders about?
Aurelie, an orphan, escapes from a New Orleans convent and is adopted by Mississippi riverboat captain Lindstrom. So that she can have a more settled life, he sends her to live with his brother, John Lindstrom, a squatter in a small river valley town. There she develops into a beautiful woman and wins a newspaper's beauty contest, attracting an offer from a theatrical producer, which she accepts. She rapidly achieves success, but when she returns to town, she is spurned.
Who directed The Midlanders?
The Midlanders was directed by Joseph De Grasse, Ida May Park.
Who stars in The Midlanders?
The principal cast of The Midlanders includes Bessie Love, Truman Van Dyke, Sydney Deane, Frances Raymond, Curt Rehfeld.
When was The Midlanders released and how long is it?
The Midlanders was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Midlanders based on a book or true story?
The Midlanders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Tenney Jackson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Midlanders?
The Midlanders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).