Periwinkle (film)
Encyclopedia
Periwinkle is a 1917
silent film
directed by James Kirkwood
. The film, now believed to be lost, had a generally negative reception. The New York Times
called it "a minor melodrama".
1917 in film
The year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
directed by James Kirkwood
James Kirkwood, Sr.
James Kirkwood, Sr. was an American actor and director....
. The film, now believed to be lost, had a generally negative reception. The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
called it "a minor melodrama".
Plot
Periwinkle is a teenage waif. One day, she nearly drowns, but is rescued by the wealthy Richard. They fall in love and marry.Cast
- Mary Miles MinterMary Miles MinterMary Miles Minter was an American film actress of the silent film era.-Early life and rise to stardom:Born Juliet Reilly in Shreveport, Louisiana, Minter was the daughter of Broadway actress Charlotte Shelby...
- Periwinkle - George FisherGeorge Fisher (actor)George Fisher was an American film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 72 films between 1911 and 1929....
- Richard Langdon Evans - Arthur Howard - Jim Curran
- Clarence BurtonClarence BurtonClarence Burton was an American silent film actor....
- Sam Coffin - Allan ForrestAllan ForrestAllan Forrest was an American silent film actor.-Life and career:He starred in 119 films mostly silent between 1913 and 1932 in films such as The Torch Bearer, with actresses such as Charlotte Burton....
- Ira - Harvey ClarkHarvey Clark (actor)Harvey Clark was an American actor on stage and screen. He appeared in 198 films between 1915 and 1938.He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and died in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack....
- Captain Sears - George PeriolatGeorge PeriolatGeorge Periolat was an American actor.Born in Chicago, Illinois, George Periolat began his career as a Broadway actor. Making his film debut with the Essanay Studios in Chicago, he moved to Hollywood in 1911 and starred in over 170 films throughout his career...
- Ephraiam Rawlins - Anne SchaeferAnne SchaeferAnne Schaefer , was an American actress. She appeared in 147 films between 1911 and 1938.She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and died in Los Angeles, California, aged 86.-External links:...
- Ann Scudder - George Ahearn - Mortimer Hale