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Sweet Violets

January 1, 2012 0h 40m

Originally released in 2012. Sweet Violets is a documentary film. directed by Tobe Carey. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In the Gilded Age and beyond, high fashion decreed that violets were the flower of choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, and a fragrant corsage. At its height, in the years before World War I, Rhinebeck, New York, growers shipped millions of sweet violets (viola odorata) to New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and beyond.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2012 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 40m 40 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Violets about?

In the Gilded Age and beyond, high fashion decreed that violets were the flower of choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, and a fragrant corsage. At its height, in the years before World War I, Rhineb...

Who directed Sweet Violets?

Sweet Violets was directed by Tobe Carey.

How long is Sweet Violets?

Sweet Violets has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).

When was Sweet Violets released?

Sweet Violets was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.