The Return of Peter Grimm (1926)

The fondest wish of Peter Grimm, elderly patriarch of a famous tulip growing family, is that his ward Kate will marry his nephew and primary heir, Fredrick. Though she loves another, she ... See full summary »

Director:

Victor Schertzinger

Writers:

David Belasco (play), Bradley King (adaptation)

Stars:

Alec B. Francis, John Roche, Janet Gaynor

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alec B. Francis	...	Peter Grimm
John Roche	...	Frederick Grimm
Janet Gaynor	...	Catherine
Richard Walling	...	James Hartman
Lionel Belmore	...	Rev. Bartholomey
Elizabeth Patterson	...	Mrs. Bartholomey

Storyline

The fondest wish of Peter Grimm, elderly patriarch of a famous tulip growing family, is that his ward Kate will marry his nephew and primary heir, Fredrick. Though she loves another, she agrees to marry Fredrick. When Grimm dies, Fredrick reveals his true colors, and intends to sell the nursery. Grimm's ghost returns and regrets forcing his will on the others and works to change things.

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Plot Keywords:

melodrama | based on play | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

7 November 1926 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alma que Volta

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A print exists in the MOMA Archive.

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Connections

Version of The Return of Peter Grimm (1935)

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