Over the Garden Wall is a lost[3] 1919 American silent romantic comedy[4][5] film produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America. It was directed by David Smith, brother of one of the Vitagraph founders Albert E. Smith. The film stars Bessie Love.[6]
Over the Garden Wall | |
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Directed by | David Smith |
Written by | Sam Taylor |
Based on | Over the Garden Wall (novel) by Millicent Evison |
Produced by | Albert E. Smith |
Starring | Bessie Love |
Cinematography | Clyde De Vinna[1] |
Production company | Vitagraph Company of America |
Distributed by | Vitagraph Company of America |
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Running time | 5 reels[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
At least five short films with this title were filmed before this production.[lower-alpha 1]
When the poor Gordon family must move out of its house and into a small cottage, young Peggy Gordon (Love) becomes a gardener to earn money. Her wealthy neighbor falls in love her, after seeing her "over the garden wall" and through a tennis racket; but she mistakenly believes that he is a chauffeur. When her younger sister attempts to elope with a bad man, Peggy and her new beau successfully prevent this from happening, and her beau's wealthy identity is revealed.[2][7]
The film was generally well-received.[8]
Good; many favorable comments
Films directed by David Smith | |
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