All of those handsome young men in their flying machines are billeted in a field next to the Widow Berthelot's farmhouse in France. Her daughter Jeannine is curious about the young men fighting for England in World War I and their...
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| Colleen Moore | ... |
Jeannine Berthelot
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| Gary Cooper | ... |
Capt. Philip Blythe
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| Eugenie Besserer | ... |
Madame Berthelot
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| Burr McIntosh | ... |
Gen. Blythe
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| Kathryn McGuire | ... |
Lady Iris Rankin
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| Cleve Moore | ... |
Capt. Russell (flight commander)
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| Arthur Lake | ... |
The Unlucky One
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Richard Jarvis | ... |
Aviator
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| Jack Stoney | ... |
The Kid
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Dan Dowling | ... |
Aviator
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| Dick Grace | ... |
Aviator
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Stuart Knox | ... |
Aviator
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Jack Ponder | ... |
Aviator
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Harlan Hilton | ... |
Aviator
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| George Cooper | ... |
Sergeant Hawkins
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| Edward Dillon | ... |
Corporal 'Smithie'
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| Emile Chautard | ... |
The Mayor
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Eddie Clayton | ... |
The Enemy Ace
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J. Gunnis Davis | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Frankie Genardi | ... |
Little Boy (uncredited)
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| Paul Hurst | ... |
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Yolanda Kruger | ... |
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| Harold Lockwood | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Dan Mason | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Philo McCullough | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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| Nelson McDowell | ... |
French Drummer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Fitzmaurice | ||
| Frank Lloyd | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Jane Cowl | ... | (play) |
| Guy Fowler | ... | (book) |
| Willis Goldbeck | ... | (adaptation) |
| George Marion Jr. | ... | (titles) |
| Jane Murfin | ... | (play) |
| Adela Rogers St. Johns | ... | (adaptation) |
| Carey Wilson | ... | (scenario) |
Produced by
| George Fitzmaurice | ... | producer |
| John McCormick | ... | producer |
Music by
| Cecil Copping | ||
| Nathaniel Shilkret | ||
Cinematography by
| Sidney Hickox | ||
Editing by
| Alexander Hall | ||
Art Direction by
| Horace Jackson | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Cullen Tate | ... | assistant director |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alvin Knechtel | ... | aerial camera operator |
| Cliff Shirpser | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| Leo Erdody | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Nathaniel Shilkret | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Fritz Stahlberg | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Robert De Coudeic | ... | technical advisor (as Captain Robert De Coudeic) |
| Dick Grace | ... | technical flight commander |
| Harry Redmond Sr. | ... | technical advisor |
| L.J.S. Scott | ... | technical advisor (as Captain L.J.S. Scott) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- First National Pictures (1928) (United States) (theatrical)
- First National-Pathé Pictures (1928) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
All of those handsome young men in their flying machines are billeted in a field next to the Widow Berthelot's farmhouse in France. Her daughter Jeannine is curious about the young men fighting for England in World War I and their airplanes. Then one of the aviators is killed. His replacement is Captain Philip Blythe, who can't help but notice Jeannine: when he lands the first time, she is standing in the middle of his "runway." She makes a more favorable impression when he sees her later by the lilacs. When all of the young men depart on a mission, Blythe promises to return.
Written by Dale O'Connor |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | To enhance the viewing experience, a Boston theater put oil of lilac in the ventilation system during the showing of this film in 1929. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Eagle and the Hawk (1933). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Jeannine, I Dream of Lilac Time See more » |
| Quotes |
Jeannine Berthelot:
[inter-title]
I cannot let you go, my Philip - I cannot let you go. Capt. Philip Blythe: [inter-title] Jeannie, I'll come back no matter what happens. I will get back somehow. Jeannine Berthelot: [inter-title] I will wait for you, my Philip - all my life I'll wait here for you. Jeannine Berthelot: [inter-title] Goodbye, Lilac Time, my very heart says - je t'aime - I love you - I love you. See more » |