Lilac Time
“SEE LIFE at its most magnificent moments---in the most magnificent spectacle the screen has ever given you!”
Synopsis
In France during World War I, a charming farm girl keeps a squadron of English pilots in good spirits as best as she can. She falls for a handsome newcomer who is already engaged.
Top Cast
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Colleen Moore
Jeannine
Gary Cooper
Capt. Philip Blythe
Eugenie Besserer
Madame Berthelot
Burr McIntosh
Gen. Blythe
Kathryn McGuire
Lady Iris Rankin
Cleve Moore
Capt. Russell (flight commander)
Arthur Lake
The Unlucky One
Richard Jarvis
Aviator
Jack Stoney
The Kid
Dan Dowling
Aviator
Dick Grace
Aviator
Stuart Knox
Aviator
Jack Ponder
Aviator
Harlan Hilton
Aviator
George Cooper
Mechanic's Helper
Edward Dillon
Mike the Mechanic
Émile Chautard
The Mayor
Eddie Clayton
The Enemy Ace
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson, Adela Rogers St. Johns, Willis Goldbeck, Guy Fowler, Jane Cowl, Jane Murfin
- Original Score
- Cecil Copping
- Original Title
- Lilac Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Carey Wilson, Adela Rogers St. Johns, Willis Goldbeck, Guy Fowler, Jane Cowl, Jane Murfin
Cecil Copping
Sidney Hickox
Alexander Hall
John McCormick, George Fitzmaurice
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
John McCormick
Producer
George Fitzmaurice
Producer
Cecil Copping
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Alexander Hall
Editor
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 Lilac Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lilac Time about?
In France during World War I, a charming farm girl keeps a squadron of English pilots in good spirits as best as she can. She falls for a handsome newcomer who is already engaged.
Who directed Lilac Time?
Lilac Time was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in Lilac Time?
The principal cast of Lilac Time includes Colleen Moore, Gary Cooper, Eugenie Besserer, Burr McIntosh, Kathryn McGuire.
When was Lilac Time released and how long is it?
Lilac Time was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Lilac Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lilac Time was composed by Cecil Copping.
Is Lilac Time based on a book or true story?
Lilac Time is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Guy Fowler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lilac Time?
Lilac Time holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).