Tess of the Storm Country
“MARY PICKFORD...with the sunny curls and tawdry tatters, the roguish smile, quaint impudence and splendid faith of the inimitable Tess.”
Synopsis
Wealthy Elias Graves builds his home on the top of a hill, where a group of squatters have taken up residence at the bottom. Many of the men in the squatters' village have their eyes on young Tess, and one of them, Ben Letts, frames Tess's father for murder. While maintaining her father's innocence, Tess must keep her love for Graves' son a secret, while caring for Elias' daughter's illegitamate child.
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Mary Pickford
Tessibel 'Tess' Skinner
Lloyd Hughes
Frederick Graves
Gloria Hope
Teola Graves
David Torrence
Elias Graves
Forrest Robinson
Orn 'Daddy' Skinner
Jean Hersholt
Ben Letts
Danny Hoy
Ezra Longman
Robert Russell
Mr. Daniel 'Dan' Jordan
Gus Saville
Old Man Longman
Madame De Bodamere
Mrs. Longman
Milton Berle
Bit Role (uncredited)
Jeanne Carpenter
(uncredited)
Maxine Tabnac
Child (uncredited)
Mavis Villiers
Girl in Church (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Harris, E. Lloyd Sheldon, Josephine Lovett, Grace Miller White
- Original Title
- Tess of the Storm Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Mary Pickford Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Elmer Harris, E. Lloyd Sheldon, Josephine Lovett, Grace Miller White
Charles Rosher
Mary Pickford
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Mary Pickford
Producer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Elmer Harris
Writer
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Writer
Josephine Lovett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tess of the Storm Country
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What is Tess of the Storm Country about?
Wealthy Elias Graves builds his home on the top of a hill, where a group of squatters have taken up residence at the bottom. Many of the men in the squatters' village have their eyes on young Tess, and one of them, Ben Letts, frames Tess's father for murder. While maintaining her father's innocence, Tess must keep her love for Graves' son a secret, while caring for Elias' daughter's illegitamate child.
Who directed Tess of the Storm Country?
Tess of the Storm Country was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Tess of the Storm Country?
The principal cast of Tess of the Storm Country includes Mary Pickford, Lloyd Hughes, Gloria Hope, David Torrence, Forrest Robinson.
When was Tess of the Storm Country released and how long is it?
Tess of the Storm Country was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Is Tess of the Storm Country based on a book or true story?
Tess of the Storm Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Grace Miller White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tess of the Storm Country?
Tess of the Storm Country holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).