Tess of the D'Urbervilles
“THOMAS HARDY'S Masterpiece of Literature Made Into a Masterpiece of the Screen Under the Direction of MARSHALL NEILAN”
Synopsis
A young girl is seduced and raped by an older middle class man in Victorian England. After moving on with her path, she gets married. All is well until her husband discovers her past. Leading her on a life of wandering, murder, and execution.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Hardy, Dorothy Farnum
- Original Title
- Tess of the D'Urbervilles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
Thomas Hardy, Dorothy Farnum
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Neilan
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 Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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What is Tess of the D'Urbervilles about?
A young girl is seduced and raped by an older middle class man in Victorian England. After moving on with her path, she gets married. All is well until her husband discovers her past. Leading her on a life of wandering, murder, and execution.
Who directed Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
The principal cast of Tess of the D'Urbervilles includes Blanche Sweet, Conrad Nagel, Stuart Holmes, George Fawcett, Victory Bateman.
When was Tess of the D'Urbervilles released and how long is it?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles based on a book or true story?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Hardy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).