Chautauqua Girl (1983)

Director:

Robert Iscove

Writer:

Jeannine Locke

Stars:

Janet-Laine Green, Terence Kelly, Georgie Collins

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Janet-Laine Green	...	Sally
Terence Kelly	...	Neil
Georgie Collins	...	Maude
Emily Hurson	...	Lizzie
Maureen McRae	...	Mrs. Jenkins
Fred Diehl	...	Mr. Lucas
Jackie Burroughs	...	Mrs. Ferguson
Murray Ord	...	Ray
Douglas Riske	...	Rev. Jenkins
Gordon Signer	...	Mr. Norris
Margaret Barton	...	Mrs. Lucas
Val Pappas	...	Elwood
Val Pappes	...	Elwood Lucas
Stan Kane	...	Mr. Hosie
Bill Meilen	...	Mr. Such

Storyline

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

I was almost persuaded to miss this wonderful film because my understanding of Chautauqua was different from the author's intention!

This is a wonderful film that has attributes with some similarities to Gentle Persuasion, although the persuasion voiced by "Sally" is blunt and forthright at times. Sally's crusade is for the betterment of others. Hers is a fight against the natural prejudices of men and of the time and place. In its time it was a film for thinking people and contains superb music.

Unfortunately, the title, lack of a premium cast, and the films origin would have mitigated against the wider audience and popularity that this film deserved. It is a film for music lovers who comprehend prejudice.