St. Elmo
“The Monster of Hate Conquered by a Woman's Love”
Synopsis
St. Elmo is a man who killed his romantic rival in a brawl. Traveling the world as a confirmed misogynist, St. Elmo returns to home and hearth only to fall in love with the daughter of the local blacksmith. The film is based on the 1867 novel of the same name written by Augusta Jane Evans. Today, St. Elmo is a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Storm
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- St. Elmo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Storm
Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, Jules Furthman
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Storm
Director
Jules Furthman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Elmo
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What is St. Elmo about?
St. Elmo is a man who killed his romantic rival in a brawl. Traveling the world as a confirmed misogynist, St. Elmo returns to home and hearth only to fall in love with the daughter of the local blacksmith. The film is based on the 1867 novel of the same name written by Augusta Jane Evans. Today, St. Elmo is a lost film.
Who directed St. Elmo?
St. Elmo was directed by Jerome Storm.
Who stars in St. Elmo?
The principal cast of St. Elmo includes John Gilbert, Barbara La Marr, Bessie Love, Warner Baxter, Lydia Knott.
When was St. Elmo released and how long is it?
St. Elmo was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is St. Elmo based on a book or true story?
St. Elmo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Augusta Jane Evans Wilson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for St. Elmo?
St. Elmo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).