Java Head(1923)
Java Head Synopsis
Gerrit Ammidon, despairing of any chance to marry his love, Nettie Vollar, because of a bitter feud between his father and her grandfather, sails to China to "get away from it all". While in Shanghai he rescues a beautiful young woman being attacked by a gang of street toughs. She turns out to be Taou Yuen, a Manchu princess. Gerrit discovers that, unless she finds a husband, she will be put to death, and he agrees to marry her. They return to Java Head, the Ammidon family home in Salem, Massachusetts, but Gerrit's "homecoming" has some unexpected consequences.
Java Head (1923) is a drama and romance film directed by George Melford, released on January 1, 1923 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Leatrice Joy, Jacqueline Logan, Alan Roscoe and Arthur Stuart Hull. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George Melford
- Writers:
- Joseph Hergesheimer, Waldemar Young, Waldemar Young
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Production:
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Java Head Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leatrice Joy
as Taou Yuen
Jacqueline Logan
as Nettie Vollar
Alan Roscoe
as Gerrit Ammidon (as Albert Roscoe)
Arthur Stuart Hull
as William Ammidon
Rose Tapley
as Rhoda Ammidon
Betty Bronson
as Janet Ammidon
George Fawcett
as Barzil Dunsack
Raymond Hatton
as Edward Dunsack
Helen Lindroth
as Kate Vollar
Frances Hatton
as Nurse
- Frederick Strong
Frederick Strong
as Jeremy Ammidon
- Violet Axzelle
Violet Axzelle
as Laurel Ammidon
Key crew
Directed by George Melford, written by Joseph Hergesheimer, Waldemar Young and Waldemar Young.
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Java Head Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Java Head – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Java Head online?
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Who stars in Java Head?
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The main cast of Java Head (1923) includes Leatrice Joy, Jacqueline Logan, Alan Roscoe, Arthur Stuart Hull and Rose Tapley. The film was directed by George Melford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Java Head released?
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Java Head was released on January 1, 1923 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Java Head worth watching?
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Java Head (1923) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.