Lorna Doone (1922)

In 17th-century England, an outlaw clan kidnaps a young girl, who grows up among them. The farm boy who met her just before the kidnapping eventually rescues her, and they fall in love.

Director:

Maurice Tourneur

Writers:

R.D. Blackmore (screen version: of famous story), Katherine S. Reed (scenario),

Stars:

Madge Bellamy, Mae Giraci, John Bowers

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Madge Bellamy	...	Lorna Doone
Mae Giraci	...	Lorna as a Child (as May Giracci)
John Bowers	...	John Ridd
Charles Hatton	...	John as a Child
Frank Keenan	...	Sir Ensor Doone
Jack McDonald	...	'Counsellor' Doone (as Jack MacDonald)
Donald MacDonald	...	Carver Doone
Norris Johnson	...	Ruth

Storyline

Lorna is a young noble girl who meets a young farmer boy named John Ridd. They immediately become infatuated with each other, but Lorna is kidnapped by the Doones, a group of bandits, and she is taken back to their village and raised as one of them. She is protected from the others by Sir Ensor Doone, the group's leader, because he has grown attached to her. After many years he becomes very ill and an upstart named Carver decides that he wants Lorna as his wife. Sir Ensor is powerless to protect her, so she must contact John to rescue her.

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Plot Keywords:

rescue | village | kidnapping | 17th century | outlaw | 

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Taglines:

The greatest love story ever written

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

1 October 1922 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thomas H. Ince Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min 87 min (2001 alternate)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Lorna Doone (1934)

User Reviews

Love, Hate, Revenge, Romance...this has it all!

Lorna is a wealthy young girl who meets and loves a shepherd boy, John. After meeting him she is captured by the evil Lord Doone. Doone is softened by fatherly love for Lorna but raises her in his den of thieves. She grows into lovely womanhood, sweet and untouched by the violence around her. One day, John returns. They recognize each other and fall in love all over again. Doone's counselor wants his son to marry Lorna. He is a violent man, hated by Lorna. She spurns his proposal. He tries to force her but she is rescued by John. Doone dies during the rescue but rights his wrong and sees that Lorna returns to Society. John lets her go but follows her. Will she be the same, sweet girl or a spoiled society lady? The future holds betrayal, revenge and perhaps even murder. This movie had me on the edge of my seat. I loved it! Madge Bellamy portrays such sweetness and beauty. I didn't care too much for the score as it's pretty modern in some spots. I'd highly recommend it: 9/10.