The Prima Donna's Special
Synopsis
Helen, station agent and telegraph operator at Lone Point, is in despair over a broken sounder when Morley, who has dropped off a passing freight, offers to fix it for her. Recognizing in him a man whose skill points back to happier days, Helen encourages him to tell her his story, promising to get him the position of relief operator if he cares to accept it. Morley's story takes him back several years to the time when he gave up his position as an operator following the death of his wife. He has never seen his little daughter since turning her over to the care of a rich brother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Morton
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman A. Blackman
- Original Title
- The Prima Donna's Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Morton
Herman A. Blackman
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Morton
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 The Prima Donna's Special
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What is The Prima Donna's Special about?
Helen, station agent and telegraph operator at Lone Point, is in despair over a broken sounder when Morley, who has dropped off a passing freight, offers to fix it for her. Recognizing in him a man whose skill points back to happier days, Helen encourages him to tell her his story, promising to get him the position of relief operator if he cares to accept it. Morley's story takes him back several years to the time when he gave up his position as an operator following the death of his wife. He has never seen his little daughter since turning her over to the care of a rich brother.
Who directed The Prima Donna's Special?
The Prima Donna's Special was directed by Walter Morton.
Who stars in The Prima Donna's Special?
The principal cast of The Prima Donna's Special includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Lillian Lorraine.
When was The Prima Donna's Special released and how long is it?
The Prima Donna's Special was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prima Donna's Special?
The Prima Donna's Special holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).