Under the Greenwood Tree
“He thinks she is a Gypsy; she thinks she is a Gypsy. The real Gypsies think they know more than they do. Oh! such a mixup.”
Synopsis
Acting on her love of nature and loathing of titled fortune hunters, heiress Mary Hamilton leaves home with her secretary, Peggy Ingledew, to join a band of roving gypsies. One of Mary's suitors, Sir Kenneth Graham, follows the two young women into the woods, dressed in gypsy garb, but when Jack Hutton decides to rid his forested land of gypsies, Sir Kenneth is thrown into jail.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- H.V. Esmond, Adrian Gil-Spear
- Original Title
- Under the Greenwood Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
H.V. Esmond, Adrian Gil-Spear
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Greenwood Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Greenwood Tree about?
Acting on her love of nature and loathing of titled fortune hunters, heiress Mary Hamilton leaves home with her secretary, Peggy Ingledew, to join a band of roving gypsies. One of Mary's suitors, Sir Kenneth Graham, follows the two young women into the woods, dressed in gypsy garb, but when Jack Hutton decides to rid his forested land of gypsies, Sir Kenneth is thrown into jail.
Who directed Under the Greenwood Tree?
Under the Greenwood Tree was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in Under the Greenwood Tree?
The principal cast of Under the Greenwood Tree includes Elsie Ferguson, Eugene O'Brien, Edmund Burns, Mildred Havens, John Ardizoni.
When was Under the Greenwood Tree released and how long is it?
Under the Greenwood Tree was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Greenwood Tree?
Under the Greenwood Tree holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).