Far from Erin's Isle
1912 American film
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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 tells the story of 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]
Directed bySidney Olcott
Written byGene Gauntier
Produced byKalem Company
StarringJack J. Clark
Gene Gauntier
Gene Gauntier
| Far From Erin's Isle | |
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| Directed by | Sidney Olcott |
| Written by | Gene Gauntier |
| Produced by | Kalem Company |
| Starring | Jack J. Clark Gene Gauntier |
| Cinematography | George K. Hollister |
| Distributed by | General Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 1000 ft |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | 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.
