A Romance of Happy Valley(1919)
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A Romance of Happy Valley Synopsis
John Logan leaves bucolic Happy Valley to make his fortune in the city. His parents and his sweetheart become miserable and beleaguered in his absence, but after several years he returns wealthy. However, his embittered father, not recognizing him for who he is, plans to murder the newly-arrived 'stranger' for his money.
A Romance of Happy Valley (1919) is a romance and drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on January 26, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Lillian Gish, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Robert Harron and Kate Bruce. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Mary Castelman, D.W. Griffith
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Romance of Happy Valley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lillian Gish
as Jennie Timberlake
Lydia Yeamans Titus
as Old Lady Smiles
Robert Harron
as John L. Logan Jr
Kate Bruce
as Mrs. Logan
George Fawcett
as John L. Logan Sr
George Nichols
as Jennie's father
Adolph Lestina
as Vinegar Watkins
Bertram Grassby
as Judas
Porter Strong
as The Negro Farmhand
Andrew Arbuckle
as Clergyman (uncredited)
Carol Dempster
as Girl John Logan meets in New York (uncredited)
- Frances Sparks
Frances Sparks
as Topsy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Mary Castelman and D.W. Griffith, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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A Romance of Happy Valley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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A Romance of Happy Valley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Romance of Happy Valley online?
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A Romance of Happy Valley (1919) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Romance of Happy Valley?
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The main cast of A Romance of Happy Valley (1919) includes Lillian Gish, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Robert Harron, Kate Bruce and George Fawcett. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Romance of Happy Valley released?
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A Romance of Happy Valley was released on January 26, 1919 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is A Romance of Happy Valley worth watching?
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A Romance of Happy Valley (1919) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.