Beyond


1921

Brief Synopsis

Avis Langley's dying mother begs her to look after Avis's errant brother and continues after death to reappear in spirit form to remind Avis of her promise. Avis follows her brother to New Zealand in hopes of protecting him from his own ways, but on the trip tragedy apparently strikes.

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 30, 1921
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Lifted Veil by Henry Arthur Jones (publication undetermined).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5,248ft (5 reels)

Synopsis

On her deathbed, the mother of Avis Langley begs her to watch over her wayward twin brother, Alec. Just before Avis is to be married to Geoffrey Southerne, Alec disappears, and the spirit of Mrs. Langley appears to Avis to remind her of her promise. Samuel Ackroyd, from New Zealand, calls to explain that Alec, who is engaged to his daughter, has disappeared. Avis goes to New Zealand, finds Alec, persuades him to reform and marry Bessie, and then sails for home. En route, the steamer is wrecked, and Avis, being the only survivor, is washed up on the shore of a small island. Geoffrey, believing her dead, marries Viva Newmarch, whom he does not love. After a year, Avis returns, and her mother's spirit comes to console her. She declines to reveal that she is alive, however, until the accidental death of Viva creates the possibility of her reunion with Geoffrey.

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 30, 1921
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Lifted Veil by Henry Arthur Jones (publication undetermined).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5,248ft (5 reels)

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