Lummox (1930)

The story of Bertha, a young immigrant woman who cleans the homes of the rich, and is largely ignored by them, except for a young poet who considers her a muse.

Director:

Herbert Brenon

Writers:

Fannie Hurst (dialogue), Fannie Hurst (novel)

Stars:

Winifred Westover, Dorothy Janis, Lydia Yeamans Titus

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Winifred Westover	...	Bertha Oberg
Dorothy Janis	...	Chita
Lydia Yeamans Titus	...	Annie Wennerberg
Ida Darling	...	Mrs. Farley
Ben Lyon	...	Rollo Farley
Myrta Bonillas	...	Veronica Neidringhouse
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew	...	John Bixby
Anita Bellew	...	Mrs. John Bixby
Robert Ullman	...	Paul Bixby (age 5)
Clara Langsner	...	Mrs. Wallenstein Sr
William Collier Jr.	...	Wally Wallenstein
Edna Murphy	...	May Wallenstein
Torben Meyer	...	Silly Willie
Fannie Bourke	...	Mrs. McMurtry (as Fan Bourke)
Myrtle Stedman	...	Mrs. Ossetrich

Storyline

The story of Bertha, a young immigrant woman who cleans the homes of the rich, and is largely ignored by them, except for a young poet who considers her a muse.

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Plot Keywords:

society | melodrama | based on novel | 

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Taglines:

The Female Parallel of Sorrell & Son (Print Ad-Border Cities Star, ((Windsor, PO)) 12 April 1930)

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The only film appearance of Bob Ullman, son of George Ullman. Bob was the Godson of Rudolph Valentino (who his father managed).

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1930 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Tolpatsch

Company Credits

Production Co:

Feature Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (MovieTone)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1