Springtime


1914

Brief Synopsis

Val De Valette betrothed his daughter Madeline to his wealthy cousin Raoul De Valette during her childhood. Raoul is in love with L'Acadienne, a faithful Creole girl, but when he must meet Madeline, he leaves her. She follows him and tells Val about their affair, but Val does nothing. Madeline is ...

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 28, 1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Life Photo Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Alco Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Springtime by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson (New York, 19 Oct 1909).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

Val De Valette betrothed his daughter Madeline to his wealthy cousin Raoul De Valette during her childhood. Raoul is in love with L'Acadienne, a faithful Creole girl, but when he must meet Madeline, he leaves her. She follows him and tells Val about their affair, but Val does nothing. Madeline is disappointed in Raoul, but is willing to do her duty until she meets Gilbert Steele, a neighbor whose father has bought most of Val's property. When Gilbert leaves to join Andrew Jackson's forces during the War of 1812, Madeline follows him but eventually suffers a breakdown. Hearing of Madeline's state, Raoul gets out of the marriage and is free to return to L'Acadienne. When Gilbert returns home, he wants to marry Madeline and Val finally agrees.

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 28, 1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Life Photo Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Alco Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play Springtime by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson (New York, 19 Oct 1909).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

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Notes

Springtime was filmed on location in New Orleans, LA and in St. Augustine, FL. Some sources list Charles Travers for the character of Richard Steele.