When Lovers Part Explained

When Lovers Part
Director:Sidney Olcott
Producer:Sidney Olcott
Starring:Gene Gauntier
Jack J. Clark
JP McGowan
Robert Vignola
Cinematography:George K. Hollister
Studio:Kalem Company
Distributor:General Film Company
Runtime:985 ft
Country:United States
Language:Silent film
(English intertitles)

When Lovers Part is an American silent film produced by Kalem Company and directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Jack J. Clark, Robert Vignola and JP McGowan in the leading roles.

A copy is kept in the Desmet collection at Eye Film Institute (Amsterdam).

Plot

In the Antebellum South, Nell is banned from seeing her lover by her father. They decide to elope, but their plans are thwarted by the father. When the American Civil War begins both Nell's father and former lover enlist the Confederate Army. Nell's father returns and her lover is traumatized and matured by the war, and at her father's funeral Nell finally accepts his hand in marriage.[1]

Cast

Production notes

The film was shot in Jacksonville, Florida.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: When Lovers Part. 2022-02-18. catalog.afi.com.