"Little Mary" as Rebecca has a new appeal-you will love her twofold in this character.
Behind in the mortgage on Sunnybrook Farm and barely managing to feed seven hungry mouths, mother sends young Rebecca off to Riverboro to be raised by her wealthy Aunt Miranda. The little girl is treated like a prisoner by her strict Aunt, yet she gamely does her best to get an education. When spoiled girls at school mock the spirited Rebecca as "missy poor-house," she soon makes them come to eat their words. Despite many difficulties, Rebecca manages to help the less fortunate and spread joy in Riverboro, dreaming that her reward will come when she is "all growed up." This version is notable for having been adapted by famed female screenwriter Frances Marion.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917) is a drama and comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan, released on September 22, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Mary Pickford, Eugene O'Brien, Helen Jerome Eddy and Marjorie Daw. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
Mary Pickford
as Rebecca Randall
Eugene O'Brien
as Adam Ladd
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Hannah Randall
Marjorie Daw
as Emma Jane Perkins
Charles Ogle
as Mr. Cobb
Mayme Kelso
as Jane Sawyer
Josephine Crowell
as Miranda Sawyer
Jack McDonald
as Reverend Jonathan Smellie
Violet Wilkey
as Minnie Smellie
Milton Berle
as Bit Part (Uncredited)
Zasu Pitts
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Directed by Marshall Neilan, written by Frances Marion, Kate Douglas Wiggin and Charlotte Thompson.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 18 ratings.
This was never a story I really took to as a child, and even though Mary Pickford in the title role brings a great deal of charm to the character, I still don't much care for the story. "Rebecca" is a young girl whose family have fallen on hard times. One of seven siblings, she is chosen to go and live with her two maiden aunts - "Jane" (Mayme Kelso) and Miranda (Josephine Crowell) who, frankly, don't care much for…
Reviewed on June 6, 2022
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The main cast of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917) includes Mary Pickford, Eugene O'Brien, Helen Jerome Eddy, Marjorie Daw and Charles Ogle. The film was directed by Marshall Neilan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm was released on September 22, 1917 and runs for 1h 18m.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
