Stella Maris
Synopsis
Stella Maris is a beautiful, crippled girl, who is cared for by a rich family. They shield her from the harsh realities of the world, so that she has no idea of the cruel things that some people do. Unity Blake is a poor orphan all too familiar with the harsh realities of the real world. These two young women both fall in love with John, love which is complicated by the fact that he is still married to (though separated from) a bad wife.
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Top Cast
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Mary Pickford
Miss Stella Maris / Unity Blake
Ida Waterman
Lady Eleanor Blount - aka Aunt Julia
Herbert Standing
Sir Oliver Blount
Conway Tearle
John Risca - also spelled John Riska
Josephine Crowell
Aunt Gladys Linden
Marcia Manon
Louisa Risca - also spelled Louise Riska
Lou Conley
The Nurse (uncredited)
Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Surgeon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, William J. Locke
- Original Title
- Stella Maris
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Mary Pickford Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
Frances Marion, William J. Locke
Walter Stradling
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Writer
Marshall Neilan
Director
Walter Stradling
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stella Maris
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What is Stella Maris about?
Stella Maris is a beautiful, crippled girl, who is cared for by a rich family. They shield her from the harsh realities of the world, so that she has no idea of the cruel things that some people do. Unity Blake is a poor orphan all too familiar with the harsh realities of the real world. These two young women both fall in love with John, love which is complicated by the fact that he is still married to (though separated from) a bad wife.
Who directed Stella Maris?
Stella Maris was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in Stella Maris?
The principal cast of Stella Maris includes Mary Pickford, Ida Waterman, Herbert Standing, Conway Tearle, Josephine Crowell.
When was Stella Maris released and how long is it?
Stella Maris was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did Stella Maris make at the box office?
Stella Maris grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Stella Maris based on a book or true story?
Stella Maris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William J. Locke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stella Maris?
Stella Maris holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).