Periwinkle (film)
| Periwinkle | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Kirkwood |
| Written by |
Julian La Mothe William F. Payson (story) |
| Starring | Mary Miles Minter |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Periwinkle is a 1917 American 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".[1]
Plot
As described in a film magazine review,[2] Periwinkle (Minter), the survivor of a shipwreck, has been reared by Ann Scudder (Schaefer). They live on the sea coast and Periwinkle helps the coast guards during times of wrecks. One night Richard Langdon Evans (Fisher), the sole survivor when his yacht is wrecked, is tossed upon the shore. He is found by Periwinkle and taken to the guard house where, nursed under the care of Periwinkle, he soon recovers. Langdon falls in love with Periwinkle. However, the day comes when he must leave, and Periwinkle is broken hearted when she finds that he is engaged to another. Ann, suspecting that Periwinkle loves Langdon, learns the address of Langdon's fiancee and writes a letter to her. Ann receives a telegram stating to the effect that the fiancee has already married. Ann gives the telegram to Landon, who then tells Periwinkle that he loves her and does not have to leave. They have a simple marriage.
Cast
- Mary Miles Minter - Periwinkle
- George Fisher - Richard Langdon Evans
- Arthur Howard - Jim Curran
- Clarence Burton - Sam Coffin
- Allan Forrest - Ira
- Harvey Clark - Captain Sears
- George Periolat - Ephraiam Rawlins
- Anne Schaefer - Ann Scudder
- George Ahearn - Mortimer Hale
References
- ↑ The New York Times Review
- ↑ "Reviews: Mary Miles Minter in Periwinkle". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 5 (1): 28. 30 June 1917. Retrieved 2014-11-06.