Romance of the Limberlost(1938)
Romance of the Limberlost Synopsis
An orphaned girl is being raised in the Limberlost by her aunt, who hates her because the girl's mother married the man that the aunt loved. The girl's existence is close to being servitude bondage, and her only companions are the birds and the animals of the forest. She meets and falls in love with a young man whose ambition is to be a lawyer. But her aunt is arranging for her to be married to the wealthiest man in the Limberlost, a drunken, coarse bully.
Romance of the Limberlost (1938) is a romance and drama film directed by William Nigh, released on June 16, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Jean Parker, Eric Linden, Marjorie Main and Edward Pawley. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Gene Stratton-Porter, Marion Orth
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Romance of the Limberlost Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Parker
as Laurie
Eric Linden
as Wayne
Marjorie Main
as Nora
Edward Pawley
as Corson
Betty Blythe
as Mrs. Parker
Sarah Padden
as Sarah
George Cleveland
as Nathan
- Hollis Jewell
Hollis Jewell
as Chris
Guy Usher
as Judge
- Jean O'Neill
Jean O'Neill
as Ruth
Budd Buster
as Fair Barker
William Gould
as Lawyer
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Gene Stratton-Porter and Marion Orth.
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Romance of the Limberlost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Romance of the Limberlost – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Romance of the Limberlost?
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The main cast of Romance of the Limberlost (1938) includes Jean Parker, Eric Linden, Marjorie Main, Edward Pawley and Betty Blythe. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Romance of the Limberlost released?
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Romance of the Limberlost was released on June 16, 1938 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Romance of the Limberlost worth watching?
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Romance of the Limberlost (1938) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 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.