Lavender and Old Lace
Synopsis
Mary Ainslie has been waiting 30 years for her fiancé, a sea captain, to return. She has kept a light burning in her window to guide him home. His son Carl, by another woman, arrives on vacation in the New England village where Mary lives. Mary is overcome by the resemblance between the young man and his father. The young man falls in love with Ruth, Mary's young comrade. On her deathbed, Mary wishes Carl and Ruth the romantic life that she did not live.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Ingraham
- Screenplay & Story
- Myrtle Reed
- Original Title
- Lavender and Old Lace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Renco Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Ingraham
Myrtle Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Ingraham
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lavender and Old Lace
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What is Lavender and Old Lace about?
Mary Ainslie has been waiting 30 years for her fiancé, a sea captain, to return. She has kept a light burning in her window to guide him home. His son Carl, by another woman, arrives on vacation in the New England village where Mary lives. Mary is overcome by the resemblance between the young man and his father. The young man falls in love with Ruth, Mary's young comrade. On her deathbed, Mary wishes Carl and Ruth the romantic life that she did not live.
Who directed Lavender and Old Lace?
Lavender and Old Lace was directed by Lloyd Ingraham.
Who stars in Lavender and Old Lace?
The principal cast of Lavender and Old Lace includes Marguerite Snow, Seena Owen, Victor Potel, Lillian Elliott, Louis Bennison.
When was Lavender and Old Lace released and how long is it?
Lavender and Old Lace was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Lavender and Old Lace based on a book or true story?
Lavender and Old Lace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Myrtle Reed".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lavender and Old Lace?
Lavender and Old Lace holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).