Far From Erin's Isle
Far from Erin's Isle is a 1912 American silent film directed by Sidney Olcott. It was one of more than a dozen films produced by the Kalem Company filmed in Ireland for American audiences. The film details a young girl who leaves Ireland for New York, but after losing two jobs and becoming sick, returns home where she is welcomed by her family and her sweetheart.[1]
| Far From Erin's Isle | |
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| Directed by | Sidney Olcott |
| Produced by | Kalem Company |
| Written by | Gene Gauntier |
| Starring | Jack J. Clark Gene Gauntier |
| Cinematography | George K. Hollister |
| Distributed by | General Films |
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Running time | 1000 ft |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film (English intertitles) |
Cast
- Gene Gauntier - Kathleen
- Jack J. Clark - Brian
- Alice Hollister[1]
- J. P. McGowan[1]
Production notes
The film was shot in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland, and in New York during the summer of 1911.
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References
- "Irish Film & TV Research Online". Trinity College, Dublin. November 27, 2006. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
Further reading
- Michel Derrien, Aux origines du cinéma irlandais: Sidney Olcott, le premier oeil, TIR 2013. ISBN 978-2-917681-20-6 (in French)
External links
- Far From Erin's Isle on IMDb
- (in French) Far From Erin's Isle website dedicated to Sidney Olcott
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