The Whirlwind of Youth
Synopsis
18-year-old Nancy Hawthorne, a young English girl is raised in seclusion by her artist father, but finally goes to Paris to study and meets Cornelia Evans, an American art student. At a party for Cornelia's brother Nancy meets Bob Whittaker and falls hard for him. They spend a weekend together at the beach, where their feelings for each other intensify, but Bob feels unworthy of her and contrives to be seen in an affectionate pose with another girl, Heloise, which demolishes Nancy's illusions. Heartbroken Nancy enlists as an ambulance driver at the outbreak of war eventually reuniting with Bob on the battlefields of France. They marry before his regiment leaves for the front.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Josephson
- Original Title
- The Whirlwind of Youth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Julien Josephson
G.O. Post
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Josephson
Writer
Rowland V. Lee
Director
G.O. Post
Director of Photography
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What is The Whirlwind of Youth about?
18-year-old Nancy Hawthorne, a young English girl is raised in seclusion by her artist father, but finally goes to Paris to study and meets Cornelia Evans, an American art student. At a party for Cornelia's brother Nancy meets Bob Whittaker and falls hard for him. They spend a weekend together at the beach, where their feelings for each other intensify, but Bob feels unworthy of her and contrives to be seen in an affectionate pose with another girl, Heloise, which demolishes Nancy's illusions. Heartbroken Nancy enlists as an ambulance driver at the outbreak of war eventually reuniting with Bob on the battlefields of France. They marry before his regiment leaves for the front.
Who directed The Whirlwind of Youth?
The Whirlwind of Youth was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Whirlwind of Youth?
The principal cast of The Whirlwind of Youth includes Lois Moran, Vera Voronina, Donald Keith, Alyce Mills, Larry Kent.
When was The Whirlwind of Youth released and how long is it?
The Whirlwind of Youth was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.