Darling Mine
Synopsis
Persuaded by a letter from her Aunt Agnes in America, Kitty McCarthy ( Olive Thomas ) travels from Ireland to New York City, there she meets Gordon Davis, a successful playwright, who directs her to her aunt's address on the East Side. Kitty soon discovers her aunt living in a tenement, a confirmed alcoholic. Through her niece's care, Agnes is cured, and one day Davis appears and offers Kitty a part in a comedy that he has written. She accepts, and once backstage meets Vera Maxwell, the victim of an unhappy affair with Oscar Savoy. Kitty brings the lovelorn couple back together but is unsuccessful in arranging her own romance with Davis' nephew Roger until Davis finally intervenes, and a happy ending prevails for all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurence Trimble
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lynch, Laurence Trimble
- Original Title
- Darling Mine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Trimble
John Lynch, Laurence Trimble
Lewis J. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Trimble
Director
Lewis J. Selznick
Producer
John Lynch
Writer
Laurence Trimble
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darling Mine
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What is Darling Mine about?
Persuaded by a letter from her Aunt Agnes in America, Kitty McCarthy ( Olive Thomas ) travels from Ireland to New York City, there she meets Gordon Davis, a successful playwright, who directs her to her aunt's address on the East Side. Kitty soon discovers her aunt living in a tenement, a confirmed alcoholic. Through her niece's care, Agnes is cured, and one day Davis appears and offers Kitty a part in a comedy that he has written. She accepts, and once backstage meets Vera Maxwell, the victim of an unhappy affair with Oscar Savoy. Kitty brings the lovelorn couple back together but is unsuccessful in arranging her own romance with Davis' nephew Roger until Davis finally intervenes, and a happy ending prevails for all.
Who directed Darling Mine?
Darling Mine was directed by Laurence Trimble.
Who stars in Darling Mine?
The principal cast of Darling Mine includes Olive Thomas, Walter McGrail, Walt Whitman, J. Barney Sherry, Margaret McWade.
When was Darling Mine released and how long is it?
Darling Mine was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.