The Shuttle
Synopsis
American heiress Bettina Vanderpoel departs for England to visit her sister Rosalie and her impoverished nobleman husband Sir Nigel Anstruthers. Arriving at their dilapidated estate, Betty finds that Nigel not only has wasted Rosalie's fortune but has treated his wife and their little son cruelly. Betty jumps into action promptly repairing the estate with her own money and seeking to offer some relief to her sister by introducing her into English society. In the process, she meets Lord Mount Dunstan, a proud but penniless nobleman who lives in the adjacent estate. Strongly attracted to Betty, he nonetheless avoids her so as not to appear a fortune hunter. When an epidemic breaks out among the farmers it leads to life changing consequences for both sisters and the men in their sphere.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rollin S. Sturgeon
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey F. Thew, Margaret Turnbull, Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Original Title
- The Shuttle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Select Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Harvey F. Thew, Margaret Turnbull, Frances Hodgson Burnett
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey F. Thew
Writer
Margaret Turnbull
Writer
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Director
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shuttle
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What is The Shuttle about?
American heiress Bettina Vanderpoel departs for England to visit her sister Rosalie and her impoverished nobleman husband Sir Nigel Anstruthers. Arriving at their dilapidated estate, Betty finds that Nigel not only has wasted Rosalie's fortune but has treated his wife and their little son cruelly. Betty jumps into action promptly repairing the estate with her own money and seeking to offer some relief to her sister by introducing her into English society. In the process, she meets Lord Mount Dunstan, a proud but penniless nobleman who lives in the adjacent estate. Strongly attracted to Betty, he nonetheless avoids her so as not to appear a fortune hunter. When an epidemic breaks out among the farmers it leads to life changing consequences for both sisters and the men in their sphere.
Who directed The Shuttle?
The Shuttle was directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon.
Who stars in The Shuttle?
The principal cast of The Shuttle includes Constance Talmadge, Alan Roscoe, Edith Johnson, Edwin B. Tilton, Helen Dunbar.
When was The Shuttle released and how long is it?
The Shuttle was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Shuttle based on a book or true story?
The Shuttle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".