The Primrose Ring
Synopsis
Margaret MacLean, who has been saved from life in a wheelchair by the miracle of medicine, vows to devote her life to caring for crippled children. She becomes a nurse in the children's ward of Dr. MacLean's hospital, but after the beloved doctor's death, his son Bob returns home from abroad and decrees that he is closing the ward and that Margaret's little charges must leave the hospital. Furious, Margaret quits her job and storms out, with Bob in pursuit. As he rushes across the street, Bob is struck by a car and must be hospitalized. During his convalescence, he realizes that he is in love with Margaret and decides to have a home built for her and her patients. Unable to locate Margaret, Bob hires detectives, who find her and bring her to the home. There Margaret finds that all her dreams have come true as she sees her little charges happily living in their new home and gladly accepts Bob's proposal of marriage
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Fairfax
- Original Title
- The Primrose Ring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Marion Fairfax, Ruth Sawyer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Marion Fairfax
Screenplay
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What is The Primrose Ring about?
Margaret MacLean, who has been saved from life in a wheelchair by the miracle of medicine, vows to devote her life to caring for crippled children. She becomes a nurse in the children's ward of Dr. MacLean's hospital, but after the beloved doctor's death, his son Bob returns home from abroad and decrees that he is closing the ward and that Margaret's little charges must leave the hospital. Furious, Margaret quits her job and storms out, with Bob in pursuit. As he rushes across the street, Bob is struck by a car and must be hospitalized. During his convalescence, he realizes that he is in love with Margaret and decides to have a home built for her and her patients. Unable to locate Margaret, Bob hires detectives, who find her and bring her to the home. There Margaret finds that all her dreams have come true as she sees her little charges happily living in their new home and gladly accepts Bob's proposal of marriage
Who directed The Primrose Ring?
The Primrose Ring was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Primrose Ring?
The principal cast of The Primrose Ring includes Mae Murray, Tom Moore, Winter Hall, Billy Jacobs, Mayme Kelso.
When was The Primrose Ring released and how long is it?
The Primrose Ring was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Primrose Ring based on a book or true story?
The Primrose Ring is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Sawyer".