Ramona
Synopsis
Silent version of the 1884 Helen Hunt Jackson novel originally ran 3 hours but all but 50 minutes of that are now lost.
Top Cast
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Adda Gleason
Ramona Phail - Daughter of Angus Phail
Mabel Van Buren
Ramona Gonzaga - Sister of Señora Moreno
Ann Dvorak
Ramona Phail (age 4)
Monroe Salisbury
Alessandro Assis - Son of Chief Pablo Assis
Nigel De Brulier
Felipe Moreno
Richard Sterling
Angus Phail
Lilian St. Cyr
Soft Wind - Squaw Wife of Angus Phail - Ramona's Mother
Lurline Lyons
Señora Moreno / Señorita Hermosa Gonzaga
Alice Morton Otten
Star Light - Indian Maid of Ramona Ortegna
Donald Crisp
Jim Farrar
Alice Davenport
Marda - Cook at the Moreno Rancho
E. Valencia
Juan Canito - Head Shepherd at the Moreno Rancho
Martin Best
Father Salvierderra - Padre of the Santa Barbara Mission
Arthur Tavares
Lieutenant Francis Ortegna - Husband of Ramona Gonzaga
John L. Franck
Father Gaspara - Padre of the San Diego Mission
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Hunt Jackson
- Original Title
- Ramona
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Helen Hunt Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ramona
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ramona about?
Silent version of the 1884 Helen Hunt Jackson novel originally ran 3 hours but all but 50 minutes of that are now lost.
Who directed Ramona?
Ramona was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in Ramona?
The principal cast of Ramona includes Adda Gleason, Mabel Van Buren, Ann Dvorak, Monroe Salisbury, Nigel De Brulier.
When was Ramona released and how long is it?
Ramona was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Is Ramona based on a book or true story?
Ramona is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Hunt Jackson".