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A Romance of Happy Valley
“A Page from the Book of Life”
6.9 / 10• 1919• 1h 16m•NR• English
RomanceDrama
Storyline
John Logan leaves bucolic Happy Valley to make his fortune in the city. His parents and his sweetheart become miserable and beleaguered in his absence, but after several years he returns wealthy. However, his embittered father, not recognizing him for who he is, plans to murder the newly-arrived 'stranger' for his money.
Cast & Crew
Lillian Gish
Jennie Timberlake
Lead
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Old Lady Smiles
Robert Harron
John L. Logan Jr
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Logan
George Fawcett
John L. Logan Sr
George Nichols
Jennie's father
Adolph Lestina
Vinegar Watkins
Bertram Grassby
Judas
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. D.W. Griffith's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Romance of Happy Valley is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
