Dora Thorne
Synopsis
Ronald, heir to Lord Earle in Earlescourt, England, secretly loves Dora Thorne, a desirable but working-class woman. When Lord Earle hears of the relationship, he brings Valentine Charteris to the estate to distract his lovesick son. True to his love, however, Ronald refuses Valentine and marries Dora. After emigrating to Italy, Ronald earns a modest living as a painter, and Dora gives birth to twins. When Ronald receives a generous commission to paint a portrait, he asks Dora to pose for him, but overly preoccupied with the children, she refuses. Wounded by the rejection, Ronald calls on Valentine Charteris and quickly becomes infatuated with her, forcing Dora to return to Earlescourt with the twins.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Marston
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertha M. Clay
- Original Title
- Dora Thorne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Marston
Bertha M. Clay
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Marston
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 Dora Thorne
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What is Dora Thorne about?
Ronald, heir to Lord Earle in Earlescourt, England, secretly loves Dora Thorne, a desirable but working-class woman. When Lord Earle hears of the relationship, he brings Valentine Charteris to the estate to distract his lovesick son. True to his love, however, Ronald refuses Valentine and marries Dora. After emigrating to Italy, Ronald earns a modest living as a painter, and Dora gives birth to twins. When Ronald receives a generous commission to paint a portrait, he asks Dora to pose for him, but overly preoccupied with the children, she refuses. Wounded by the rejection, Ronald calls on Valentine Charteris and quickly becomes infatuated with her, forcing Dora to return to Earlescourt with the twins.
Who directed Dora Thorne?
Dora Thorne was directed by Lawrence Marston.
Who stars in Dora Thorne?
The principal cast of Dora Thorne includes Lionel Barrymore, William Russell, Millicent Evans, Thomas Jefferson, Isabel Rea.
When was Dora Thorne released and how long is it?
Dora Thorne was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 40m.
Is Dora Thorne based on a book or true story?
Dora Thorne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertha M. Clay".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dora Thorne?
Dora Thorne holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).