'' The Grass Orphan'' is a 1922 British
silent drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...
directed by
Frank Hall Crane
Frank Hall Crane (January 1, 1873 – September 1, 1948) was an American stage and film actor and film director, director.[Margaret Bannerman
Margaret Bannerman (born Marguerite Grand; December 15, 1896 – June 14, 1976) was a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in the English films '' The Gay Lord Quex'', '' Lady Audley's Secret'' and '' Hindle Wakes''. She had a successful c ...]
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Reginald Owen
John Reginald Owen (5 August 1887 – 5 November 1972) was a British actor. He was known for his many roles in British and American films and television programs.
Career
The son of Joseph and Frances Owen, Reginald Owen studied at Sir Herbert ...
and
Douglas Munro. It was based on the 1913 novel ''The Paupers of Portman Square'' by
I.A.R. Wylie.
[Low p.375]
Cast
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Margaret Bannerman
Margaret Bannerman (born Marguerite Grand; December 15, 1896 – June 14, 1976) was a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in the English films '' The Gay Lord Quex'', '' Lady Audley's Secret'' and '' Hindle Wakes''. She had a successful c ...
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Reginald Owen
John Reginald Owen (5 August 1887 – 5 November 1972) was a British actor. He was known for his many roles in British and American films and television programs.
Career
The son of Joseph and Frances Owen, Reginald Owen studied at Sir Herbert ...
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Douglas Munro
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References
Bibliography
* Low, Rachael. ''The History of British Film, Volume 4 1918-1929''. Routledge, 1997.
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1922 films
British silent feature films
Films directed by Frank Hall Crane
1922 drama films
Films based on Australian novels
Ideal Film Company films
British black-and-white films
Films based on works by I. A. R. Wylie
1920s English-language films
1920s British films
Silent British drama films
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