Tillie
Synopsis
Tillie Getz, the eldest daughter of Jacob Getz, a brutal, driving father, lives in a Pennsylvania Mennonite village. Her Mennonite aunt leaves a will by the terms of which Tillie will inherit a small fortune if she has joined the Mennonite church by age eighteen. A plot is hatched by the lawyer who drew up the will and an attempt is made to force Tillie into a marriage with Absalom Puntz, an undesirable young man, sharing her fortune being its end.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Urson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Eyton
- Original Title
- Tillie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Urson
Alice Eyton, Helen Reimensnyder Martin
Allen M. Davey
Department Leadership Roster
Allen M. Davey
Director of Photography
Frank Urson
Director
Alice Eyton
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tillie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tillie about?
Tillie Getz, the eldest daughter of Jacob Getz, a brutal, driving father, lives in a Pennsylvania Mennonite village. Her Mennonite aunt leaves a will by the terms of which Tillie will inherit a small fortune if she has joined the Mennonite church by age eighteen. A plot is hatched by the lawyer who drew up the will and an attempt is made to force Tillie into a marriage with Absalom Puntz, an undesirable young man, sharing her fortune being its end.
Who directed Tillie?
Tillie was directed by Frank Urson.
Who stars in Tillie?
The principal cast of Tillie includes Mary Miles Minter, Noah Beery, Allan Forrest, Lucien Littlefield, Lillian Leighton.
When was Tillie released and how long is it?
Tillie was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Tillie based on a book or true story?
Tillie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Reimensnyder Martin".