The Apple Tree Girl

The Apple Tree Girl
The Apple Tree Girl
Directed by	Alan Crosland
Written by	E. Clement D'Art
Starring	Shirley Mason; Raymond McKee; Jessie Stevens;
Cinematography	Philip Tannura
Production; company	Edison Studios
Distributed by	K-E-S-E Service
Release date	October 1, 1917;
Country	United States
Languages	Silent; English intertitles;

The Apple Tree Girl or The Apple-Tree Girl is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Alan Crosland and starring Shirley Mason, Raymond McKee and Jessie Stevens.^[1]^[2]

Plot

Charlotte Marlin grew up on a farm in Connecticut near Micah's apple tree, which was said to have turned from pale green to spotted red when a peddler was buried under it. After losing her parents, Charlotte moves in with her aunt and cousin Margaret, who is considered attractive. She befriends Neil Kennedy, a hardworking college student from a modest background. Despite her academic achievements, Charlotte feels overshadowed by Margaret's popularity and leading role in a school play. Driven by jealousy, Charlotte sets out to win everyone's favor, achieve fame, and marry a millionaire.

In her quest to be liked by all, Charlotte adopts a friendly demeanor towards everyone she encounters. In her pursuit of fame, she takes up golf and eventually becomes the champion of a prestigious tournament. However, when she accidentally injures wealthy Perry Graham with a golf ball and cares for him during his recovery, she realizes her true feelings lie with Neil, who has now become a promising doctor.^[3]

Cast

Shirley Mason as Charlotte Marlin
Joyce Fair as Margaret Pennington
Jessie Stevens as Ma'me Bazin
Raymond McKee as Neil Kennedy
Edward Coleman as Willis Hayland
Mabel Guilford as Lady Standish
Graham Doubble as Bannister Hughes
Harry Hollingsworth as Perry Graham
Andy Clark as Peter
Mabel Strickland as Grace Pennington
William Wadsworth as Philip Pennington

References

^ Goble p.497
^ Crosland, Alan, 1894-1936, (direction.); D'Art, E. Clement, (writing.); Mason, Shirley, 1900-1979, (cast.); McKee, Raymond, (cast.); Wadsworth, William, 1873-1950, (cast.); Coleman, Edward, (cast.); Weston, George, 1880-; Perez, Paul, b. 1894, (cast.); Stevens, Jessie, (cast.); Strickland, Mabel, (cast.); Fair, Joyce, (cast.); Guilford, Mabel, (cast.); Doubble, Graham, (cast.); Hollingsworth, Harry, 1888-1947, (cast.); Clark, Andy, 1903-1960, (cast.); Thomas A. Edison, Inc; Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress); George Kleine (Firm) (1917), The Apple-tree girl, George Kleine, retrieved 5 August 2019{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ The Apple-Tree Girl (1917) - Plot - IMDb, retrieved 2023-06-07