For Love of Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen's quiet life in rural Ohio is shattered when her brother returns from the city with troubling news. As family secrets surface, she must choose between the security of tradition and the uncertainty of a changing world. This 1915 silent drama explores the tensions between rural values and urban modernity through intimate character portraits and restrained visual storytelling.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Chester M. Franklin |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Chester M. Franklin directs with a gentle, observational eye, creating a quiet atmosphere where emotions simmer beneath the surface. The film will resonate with viewers who appreciate early character studies and subtle social commentary about America's transition into the modern age.
— MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Chester M. Franklin
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A quiet evening in an old house, lamplight softly falling on faded photographs, stirring memories of long-ago affections.
🎭 Cast
Georgie Stone
Rex McKnight
Adoni Fovieri
Mrs. McKnight - Rex's Mother
'Baby' Carmen De Rue
Mary Ellen Rafferty
Elsie de Wolfe
Mrs. Rafferty - Mary Ellen's Mother
John Cosgrove
Chief Justice Jones
Violet Radcliffe
Margery Montmorency
Charles Gorman
Murphy
Jack Hull
Policeman
Grace Stevens
James Harris
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