The Apple Tree Girl
Directed byAlan Crosland
Written byE. Clement D'Art
Starring
CinematographyPhilip Tannura
Production
company
Distributed byK-E-S-E Service
Release date
  • October 1, 1917 (1917-10-01)
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Apple Tree Girl or The Apple-Tree Girl is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Alan Crosland and starring Shirley Mason, Raymond McKee and Jessie Stevens.[1][2]

Plot

Charlotte Marlin grew up on a farm in Connecticut near Micah's apple tree, which was said to have turned from pale green to spotted red when a peddler was buried under it. After losing her parents, Charlotte moves in with her aunt and cousin Margaret, who is considered attractive. She befriends Neil Kennedy, a hardworking college student from a modest background. Despite her academic achievements, Charlotte feels overshadowed by Margaret's popularity and leading role in a school play. Driven by jealousy, Charlotte sets out to win everyone's favor, achieve fame, and marry a millionaire.

In her quest to be liked by all, Charlotte adopts a friendly demeanor towards everyone she encounters. In her pursuit of fame, she takes up golf and eventually becomes the champion of a prestigious tournament. However, when she accidentally injures wealthy Perry Graham with a golf ball and cares for him during his recovery, she realizes her true feelings lie with Neil, who has now become a promising doctor.[3]

Cast

  • Shirley Mason as Charlotte Marlin
  • Joyce Fair as Margaret Pennington
  • Jessie Stevens as Ma'me Bazin
  • Raymond McKee as Neil Kennedy
  • Edward Coleman as Willis Hayland
  • Mabel Guilford as Lady Standish
  • Graham Doubble as Bannister Hughes
  • Harry Hollingsworth as Perry Graham
  • Andy Clark as Peter
  • Mabel Strickland as Grace Pennington
  • William Wadsworth as Philip Pennington

References

  1. ↑ Goble p.497
  2. ↑ Crosland, Alan, 1894-1936, (direction.); D'Art, E. Clement, (writing.); Mason, Shirley, 1900-1979, (cast.); McKee, Raymond, (cast.); Wadsworth, William, 1873-1950, (cast.); Coleman, Edward, (cast.); Weston, George, 1880-; Perez, Paul, b. 1894, (cast.); Stevens, Jessie, (cast.); Strickland, Mabel, (cast.); Fair, Joyce, (cast.); Guilford, Mabel, (cast.); Doubble, Graham, (cast.); Hollingsworth, Harry, 1888-1947, (cast.); Clark, Andy, 1903-1960, (cast.); Thomas A. Edison, Inc; Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress); George Kleine (Firm) (1917), The Apple-tree girl, George Kleine, retrieved 5 August 2019{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ The Apple-Tree Girl (1917) - Plot - IMDb, retrieved 2023-06-07

Bibliography

  • Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.


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