The Little Minister


1922

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 22, 1922
Premiere Information
premiere: ca8 Jan 1922
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Little Minister by James M. Barrie (London, 1891) and his play of the same name (New York, 27 Sep 1897).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5,800ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

Gavin Dishart, newly appointed minister to the village of Thrums in Scotland, arrives with his mother and makes a deep impression upon the residents, poverty-stricken weavers who frequently riot against the manufacturers. He does not, however, succeed in reforming Babbie, a Gypsy maid, who warns the townspeople of a raid by the soldiers; and although he eventually falls in love with her, she is warned against encouraging him because it will mean the loss of his position. Therefore, she promises to marry her guardian, Lord Rintoul. On her wedding night, Gavin learns of her situation and is injured in a quarrel. Babbie, followed by Rintoul, rushes to Gavin, who proposes marriage to her. Lord Rintoul is injured and carried down the river in a torrential storm, but The Little Minister rescues him; Rintoul relinquishes his claim and the couple are married in the little church.

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 22, 1922
Premiere Information
premiere: ca8 Jan 1922
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Little Minister by James M. Barrie (London, 1891) and his play of the same name (New York, 27 Sep 1897).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5,800ft (6 reels)

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