A Romance of Happy Valley
John Logan leaves his parents and sweetheart in bucolic Happy Valley to make his fortune in the city. Those he left behind become miserable and beleaguered in his absence, but after several years he returns, a wealthy man. But his embittered father, not recognizing him for who he is, plans to murder the newly-arrived "stranger" for his money.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (18 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Griffith constructs a poignant tale on the classic dichotomy of rural innocence and urban corruption, relying on stark visual contrasts. The film explores the corrosive effects of prolonged absence and newfound wealth on familial bonds.
What lingers after the final reel is the tragic irony of the climax, where the greatest threat emerges from within the family home. A silent drama that resonates with a melancholic nostalgia. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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With soft lighting and a gentle score, embracing the silent film era's expressive style.
🎭 Cast
Lillian Gish
Jennie Timberlake
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Old Lady Smiles
Robert Harron
John L. Logan Jr
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Logan
George Fawcett
John L. Logan Sr
George Nichols
Jennie's father
Adolph Lestina
Vinegar Watkins
Bertram Grassby
Judas
Porter Strong
The Negro Farmhand
Andrew Arbuckle
Clergyman (uncredited)
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