Lorraine of the Timberlands is a 1921 American silent short Western[2] melodrama[3] film produced by Cyrus J. Williams and distributed by Pathé Exchange. It was directed by Robert North Bradbury and stars Tom Santschi and Ruth Stonehouse.
| Lorraine of the Timberlands | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert North Bradbury[1] |
| Produced by | Cyrus J. Williams[1] |
| Starring | |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 2 reels[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
This short film was part of the "Santschi Series", which included the other short films The Honor of Rameriz, The Spirit of the Lake, The Heart of Doreon,[2] and Mother o' Dreams,[4] all of which starred Santschi.
Plot
editA man (Santschi) has lost his faith in God and seeks revenge for the loss of his wife and child. At one point, the villain has him jailed, but he escapes when a bolt of lightning strikes the jail. He is reunited with his daughter, who has since grown up.[3][5]
Cast
edit- Tom Santschi
- Ruth Stonehouse
- Andrew Waldron
- Clark Comstock
- Earl Hughes[3][6]
Reception
editSantschi's performance received positive reviews,[3] but the plot was deemed melodramatic.[3][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Short Length Subjects: Dramas". Motion Picture News Booking Guide. April 1922. p. 86.
- ^ a b "Santschi Series". Motion Picture News. October 29, 1921. p. 2313.
- ^ a b c d e C.S.S. (October 15, 1921). "Short Subjects of Importance". Moving Picture World. p. 806.
- ^ "Santschi Series". Moving Picture World. October 15, 1921. p. 779.
- ^ a b Reid, Laurence (October 8, 1921). "Lorraine of the Timberlands". Motion Picture News. p. 1926.
- ^ "Pathe Releases for Oct. 2nd". Motion Picture News. October 1, 1921. p. 1752.