Lorna Doone (1922 film)
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Lorna Doone is a 1922
film version of Richard Doddridge Blackmore's novel of the same name
.
Directed by French director Maurice Tourneur
in the United States, the film starred Madge Bellamy
and John Bowers
. In 2001, a digital restoration of the film was financed by Georgia cinephile Jesse Sharp, and released on DVD by Kino International. Japan
ese singer/songwriter Mari Iijima
composed an all-new musical score for the film.
This is one of many film adaptations of the novel. It was filmed twice before in 1912 in England for Clarendon, and in 1915 for the American Biograph Company.
1922 in film
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film version of Richard Doddridge Blackmore's novel of the same name
Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel by Richard Doddridge Blackmore. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor....
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Directed by French director Maurice Tourneur
Maurice Tourneur
Maurice Tourneur was an important international film director and screenwriter.-Life:Born Maurice Thomas in the Belleville district of Paris, France, his father was a jeweler. As a young man, Maurice Thomas first trained as a graphic designer and a magazine illustrator but was soon drawn to the...
in the United States, the film starred Madge Bellamy
Madge Bellamy
Madge Bellamy was an American film actress who was a popular leading lady in the 1920s and early 1930s. Her career declined in the sound era, and ended following a romantic scandal in the 1940s.-Early life:...
and John Bowers
John Bowers
John Bowers was an American stage and silent film actor who starred in ninety-four films including short subjects.-Biography:...
. In 2001, a digital restoration of the film was financed by Georgia cinephile Jesse Sharp, and released on DVD by Kino International. Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese singer/songwriter Mari Iijima
Mari Iijima
is a Japanese singer-songwriter who has released over 20 original albums to date. She writes and produces most of her own music, is a multi-instrumentalist, and is an accomplished piano player. After being signed to JVC Victor in 1982, Mari first became known for her voice-acting role as Lynn...
composed an all-new musical score for the film.
This is one of many film adaptations of the novel. It was filmed twice before in 1912 in England for Clarendon, and in 1915 for the American Biograph Company.
Cast
- Madge BellamyMadge BellamyMadge Bellamy was an American film actress who was a popular leading lady in the 1920s and early 1930s. Her career declined in the sound era, and ended following a romantic scandal in the 1940s.-Early life:...
- Lorna Doone - Mae GiraciMae GiraciMae Georgia Giraci , also known as May Giraci, May Garcia, May Geraci, May Giracci, May Giracia and Tina Rossi, was an American child actress who appeared in silent films between 1915 and 1929. She was discovered by director Cecil B. DeMille and worked with him and his brother William C. DeMille. ...
- Lorna as a Child (as Mae Giracci) - John BowersJohn BowersJohn Bowers was an American stage and silent film actor who starred in ninety-four films including short subjects.-Biography:...
- John Ridd - Charles Hatton - John as a Child
- Frank KeenanFrank KeenanFrank Keenan was a stage and screen actor and stage director and manager during the silent film era. He was among the first stage actors to star in Hollywood, and he pursued work in film features a number of years....
- Sir Ensor Doone - Jack McDonaldJack McDonald (actor)Jack McDonald was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 71 films between 1912 and 1930.He was born in San Francisco, California.-Selected filmography:* Show Boat * Don Q, Son of Zorro...
- Counsellor' Doone (as Jack MacDonald) - Donald McDonaldDonald MacDonald (actor)Donald MacDonald was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in 87 films between 1911 and 1934...
- Carver Doone - Norris Johnson - Ruth, John's Cousin
- Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorGertrude Astor was an American motion picture character actress, who began her career playing trombone on a riverboat.-Career:...
- Countess of Brandir (uncredited) - James Robert Chandler - Frye (uncredited)
- Irene De Voss - Lorna's Mother (uncredited)
- Joan StandingJoan StandingJoan Standing was an English actress. She appeared in 63 films between 1919 and 1940.She was the daughter of Herbert Standing Jr. and granddaughter of Herbert Standing . Her uncles were Wyndham Standing, Sir Guy Standing, Percy Standing, Jr. and Jack Standing...
- Gwenny Carfax (uncredited)