The Willow Tree
“The Romantic Fantasy of Old Japan Starring Dainty and Adorable VIOLA DANA”
Synopsis
After Ned Hamilton is rejected by his girlfriend, he travels to Japan where he hears an old legend about the Willow Tree Princess, who kills herself so that her lover will go off to battle. When he makes a purchase from Tomotada, an image maker, he meets his pretty daughter O-Riu, and they recreate the events of the legend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Otto
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Willow Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Screen Classics Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Otto
June Mathis, Harrison Rhodes, J.H. Benrimo
John Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
June Mathis
Screenplay
Henry Otto
Director
John Arnold
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Willow Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Willow Tree about?
After Ned Hamilton is rejected by his girlfriend, he travels to Japan where he hears an old legend about the Willow Tree Princess, who kills herself so that her lover will go off to battle. When he makes a purchase from Tomotada, an image maker, he meets his pretty daughter O-Riu, and they recreate the events of the legend.
Who directed The Willow Tree?
The Willow Tree was directed by Henry Otto.
Who stars in The Willow Tree?
The principal cast of The Willow Tree includes Viola Dana, Edward Connelly, Pell Trenton, Harry Dunkinson, Alice Wilson.
When was The Willow Tree released and how long is it?
The Willow Tree was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Willow Tree?
The Willow Tree holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).