Girl of the limberlost i am a seeker of adventures. I have some gr friends who are into oldtimey books. The girl of the limberlost is an english movie directed by mel ferrer released in the year 1945. The film is based on the 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. Editions of a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost 1909 by gene strattonporter, a work of realist fiction with a naturalist bent, is considered one of the seminal works of indiana fiction. Best movies like a girl of the limberlost bestsimilar. A teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to her goals.
Librivox recording of a girl of the limberlost, by gene strattonporter. Girl of the limberlost early in the 1900s, a rural indiana girl seeks to get an education and follow her dreams in spite of the obstacles that surround her. Gene stratton porters novel was first adapted for the screen in 1924 by fbo. A sequel to the novel freckles, it follows the main character elnora comstock, a poor young woman who lives with her mother katharine, a widow. Ferrer romantic love triangle melodrama a stirring novel. The novel was adapted several times for film, with versions released in 1924, 1934 and 1945. This time out, elnora comstock dorinda clifton lives on the edge of a. The 1960 version of freckles has been shown on the fox movie channel. A girl of the limberlost i reread this with delight as i had first read it as a teenager.
Read the full synopsis of the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, at turner classic movies. Girl of the limberlost 1945 cast and crew moviefone. Read the the girl of the limberlost movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Elnora comstocks fascination with nature feeds her desire to get an education, but her widowed mother calls her goal of attending high school a foolish dream. Original uk quad poster for the the 1945 melchor g.
A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august, 1909. It shows that someone may be different but they still have attributes that are worth something. Discover what genre the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, belongs at turner classic movies. I beg your pardon, she said unsteadily, i couldnt help hearing that. The plot is based on a novel by gene strattonporter, who lived near the swamp for years and wrote both fiction and nonfiction about it. Elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers. This time out, elnora comstock dorinda clifton lives on the edge. Top movies of 1945 list, best movies 1945 page 18 by filmcrave. A girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished books. The girl of the limberlost 1945 mel ferrer synopsis. Overview of the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, at turner classic movies. Girl of the limberlost 1945 cast and crew a mother physically and mentally abuses her daughter, believing she is responsible for the death of her husband. The description of relationships is a bit concealing but this was a different century. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished.
Some one muttered, pardon me, but incredulous faces greeted her. Overview of the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm. Librivox recording of a girl of the limberlost version 2 by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost was first published in 1910, it has a timeless quality about it, and is remarkably undated. A widow resents her daughter fiercely, because childbirth prevented her from rescuing her husband from drowning. I liked the movie as the young girl of the limberlost struggled with day to day challenges, being poor, being different from others her age and noticing natures beauty while others had no concern.
The girl of the limberlost, a 1945 american film directed. A girl of the limberlost is the title of a 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. Find similar and related movies for the girl of the limberlost 1945 mel ferrer on allmovie. Filmcrave s top movies of 1945 includes the girl of the limberlost 1945, beyond the pecos, the navajo trail and more. Cast and crew credits for the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, at turner classic movies.
Girl of the limberlost lobby card 1945 ruth nelson price. This is a list of american films that were released in 1945. Also known as aka original title the girl of the limberlost. However often the paragraphs are broken in the wrong. Set in the limberlost swamp of indiana, a girl of the limberlost follows elnora comstock through struggles and triumphs as she seeks education and the mother love she has always been denied. Girl of the limberlost, the 1945 ruth nelson lc set m. A girl of the limberlost 1h 45min drama, family tv movie a teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to her goals. A girl of the limberlost is still in print, and mrs. Only 55 books published between 1895 and 1945 sold upwards of one million copies. Gene strattonporter wrote five of those booksfar more than any other author of her time. Look at the girl from the limberlost in the clothes that woman gave her. Girl of the limberlost 1945 a mother physically and mentally abuses her daughter, believing she is responsible for the death of her husband. The second melodramatic film adaptation of gene stratton porters novel of irrational hatred, this time.
In 1945 columbia made a third version of the novel, directed by. The girl of the limberlost 1945 mel ferrer allmovie. In 2009, to mark the 100th anniversary of a girl of the limberlost. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, paperback. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. Another wonderful story by gene stratton porter that was made into a film. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. In that year, the film the lost weekend won best picture at the academy awards. First few pages are creased on top corners, no tears. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene. Mermaid 2000, the challengers 1991, the sweetest gift 1998, between friends 1983, where the red fern grows 1974. The girl of the limberlost 1945, columbia keeper of.
Release dates 1 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 11 october 1945. The girl of the limberlost 1945 photo gallery imdb. Top movies of 1945 list, best movies 1945 page 18 by. This movie had ruth nelson, gloria holden in the lead roles of the film. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp, during the early 20th century. Elnora finds comfort in the intricate world of the limberlost and her. Dec 29, 2016 elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she. Ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall poster ty. Girl of the limberlost, the 1945 ruth nelson lc set. A girl of the limberlost, a 1924 american film directed by james leo meehan, based on the strattonporter novel. Elnora is a wonderfully depicted character so vivid and real that she is one of my very favorite female characters. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was.
The movie is set in the limberlost, a northern indiana swamp that was legendary for its beauty and biological diversity. With annette otoole, daryl anderson, tobias anderson, joanna cassidy. Gene strattonporter author of a girl of the limberlost. A girl of the limberlost, a 1934 american film directed by christy cabanne, based on the strattonporter novel. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was published in august 1909. Version of the girl of the limberlost 1945 see more. The yearslate revelation that the husband had been off courting a neighbor woman that night brings an attitude adjustment to the mother.
A local road ended up with the limberlost name because, around 1941, there were two. Nine of her novels were made into films, five by gene strattonporter productions, one of the first movie and production companies owned by a woman. Bw ontispiece with another bw frontispiece from photoplay movie tiein from 1924 silent picture with 3 other bw plates. Porters home in indiana is a state historical shrine.
It is variously known to the public as a girl of the limberlost poster, a girl of the limberlost film poster and a girl of the limberlost movie poster. Elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she. The girl of the limberlost is a 1945 american drama film directed by melchor ferrer, which stars ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, and loren tindall. The story takes place in 1905, because by the time the movie was filmed in the 1930s. It is the timeless story of an impoverished young girl, elnora comstock, growing up on the edge of the limberlost swamp, and in order to pay for her education, she collects moths. The girl of the limberlost marked former dialogue director melchor g. Mint this item is available for immediate shipment. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Cast and crew credits for the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm.
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