| Annie Laurie | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | John S. Robertson |
| Written by |
Ruth Cummings (titles) |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Oliver T. Marsh |
| Music by |
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| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Annie Laurie is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by John S. Robertson, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and starring Lillian Gish and Norman Kerry. It is about the battles of Scottish clans.
This was the third film of Lillian Gish at MGM, and its poor box office returns marked a decline in the star's career. On a down note Gish stated that her mother became ill during the production of this film and that "...she only showed up for work" as opposed to putting her all into the film.[1] John Wayne makes an early film appearance as a crowd extra.[2]
The film's copyright was not renewed, and fell into the public domain on January 1, 2023.[3]
Plot
In the Scottish highlands where the MacDonald and Campbell clans are constantly feuding, the body of a MacDonald is sent to the enemy chieftain; that night, the MacDonalds raid the Campbell grounds. Alastair (Joseph Striker) captures Enid (Patricia Avery), daughter of the Campbell chieftain, and when a truce is declared she decides to remain with her new husband. The King of England attempts to end the clan warfare by peace treaties. Meanwhile, Ian MacDonald (Norman Kerry) begins to court Annie Laurie (Lillian Gish), the governor's daughter, who has a natural preference for the more-refined Donald Campbell (Creighton Hale). The MacDonalds are tricked into housing Campbell troops, and the bridge to the beacon light is destroyed. Annie gives her aid in lighting the beacon, thus siding with Ian and the MacDonalds, who take revenge on their enemies.
Cast
- Lillian Gish as Annie Laurie
- Norman Kerry as Ian Macdonald
- Creighton Hale as Donald Campbell
- Joseph Striker as Alastair Macdonald
- Hobart Bosworth as The MacDonald Chieftain
- Patricia Avery as Enid Campbell
- Russell Simpson as Sandy
- Brandon Hurst as The Campbell Chieftain
- David Torrence as Sir Robert Laurie
- Frank Currier as Cameron of Lochiel
- Richard Alexander as One of the MacDonalds (uncredited)
- Mary Gordon as First Midwife (uncredited)
- Henry Kolker as King's Representative (uncredited)
- Margaret Mann as Second Midwife (uncredited)
- John Wayne as Extra (uncredited)
See also
References
- ↑ Lillian Gish by Stuart Odermann c.2000
- ↑ Progressive Silent Film List: Annie Laurie at silentera.com
- ↑ "Catalog of copyright entries. Ser.3 pt.12-13 v.9-12 1955-1958 Motion Pictures".
External links
- Annie Laurie at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie
- Annie Laurie at the TCM Movie Database
- Stills at silentfilmstillarchive.com
- Annie Laurie available for free download from Internet Archive