Wild Youth


1918

Film Details

Release Date
Mar 18, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; A J Stuart Blackton Production
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Wild Youth by Gilbert Parker (Philadelphia, 1919).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

Left penniless by her mother's death, the young and pretty Louise is forced to marry Joel Mazarine, a morose and miserly old man to whom she is in debt. Joel treats Louise cruelly, and she is miserable until she meets a handsome young rancher named Orlando Guise. When Orlando is compelled to stay at Joel's ranch to recuperate from a bullet wound, the old man angrily watches as the two young people fall helplessly in love. Later, Louise is injured while riding her pony in the woods, and when she fails to return home, Joel accuses Orlando of absconding with her. Orlando then finds Louise and takes her home, whereupon Joel beats her mercilessly. Louise's loyal servant, Li Choo, kills Joel, but Orlando is accused of the crime. Li Choo's confession, however, clears Orlando's name and leaves him free to marry Louise.

Film Details

Release Date
Mar 18, 1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; A J Stuart Blackton Production
Distribution Company
Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Wild Youth by Gilbert Parker (Philadelphia, 1919).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

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Trivia

Notes

The exterior scenes were filmed in Bear Valley, CA. A news item notes that J. Stuart Blackton painted the titles himself.