The Manxman (1917)

Pete Quilliam, a fisherman on the Isle of Man, and his best friend, a lawyer named Philip Christian, are each in love with Kate Cregeen, an innkeeper's daughter. Pete is rejected by the ... See full summary »

Director:

George Loane Tucker

Writers:

Hall Caine (novel), Kenelm Foss

Stars:

Henry Ainley, Adeline Hayden Coffin, Will Corrie

Cast

Credited cast:
Henry Ainley	...	Philip Christian - A lawyer
Adeline Hayden Coffin	...	Governor's wife
Will Corrie	...	Fisherman
John East	...	Casar Cregeen - The innkeeper
Kenelm Foss	...	Ross Christian
Lewis Gilbert	...	Black Tom
Minna Grey	...	Mona
Fred Groves	...	Pete Quillian - A fisherman
Gwynne Herbert	...	Aunt Nan
Philip Hewland	...	Governor
Mary Merrall	...	Tom's girl
John Milton	...	Quiggan
Guy Newall	...	Secretary
Edward O'Neill	...	Iron Christian
Elisabeth Risdon	...	Kate Gregeen

Storyline

Pete Quilliam, a fisherman on the Isle of Man, and his best friend, a lawyer named Philip Christian, are each in love with Kate Cregeen, an innkeeper's daughter. Pete is rejected by the girl's father and leaves for South Africa to seek his fortune. When Pete is reported dead, Kate is saddened yet relieved, for she really loves Philip. But Pete returns with enough wealth to overcome the father's objections. Obedient to her father, Kate weds Pete, hoping for the best.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Release Date:

19 August 1917 (USA)

Also Known As:

Manboen

Filming Locations:

Isle of Man

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is known in Denmark as: "Manboen" in two separate parts: "Legekammeraterne" and "Hjemkomsten".

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Connections

Version of The Manxman (1929)

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