The River of Romance
Synopsis
Society girl Rosalind Chalmers misses the last ferry to the Thousand Islands and is taken over in the decrepit motorboat of One-Cylinder Sam, who is really William Kellogg, heir to the Davidson millions trying to raise money for an expensive vase of his uncle’s that he broke. On the journey they break down and much to his surprise Rosalind, who’s hobby is engines, fixes theirs. Once landed the pair are off on a series of adventures with Rosalind mistakenly assuming “Sam” is a burglar until all is explained by which time they are in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Otto
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Otto, E.J. Rath
- Original Title
- The River of Romance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Otto
Henry Otto, E.J. Rath
Tony Gaudio
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Henry Otto
Writer
Henry Otto
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River of Romance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River of Romance about?
Society girl Rosalind Chalmers misses the last ferry to the Thousand Islands and is taken over in the decrepit motorboat of One-Cylinder Sam, who is really William Kellogg, heir to the Davidson millions trying to raise money for an expensive vase of his uncle’s that he broke. On the journey they break down and much to his surprise Rosalind, who’s hobby is engines, fixes theirs. Once landed the pair are off on a series of adventures with Rosalind mistakenly assuming “Sam” is a burglar until all is explained by which time they are in love.
Who directed The River of Romance?
The River of Romance was directed by Henry Otto.
Who stars in The River of Romance?
The principal cast of The River of Romance includes Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Lester Cuneo, Mathilde Brundage, A.H. Busby.
When was The River of Romance released and how long is it?
The River of Romance was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The River of Romance based on a book or true story?
The River of Romance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.J. Rath".