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The Bishop's Emeralds

June 8, 1919 1h 0m

Originally released in 1919. The Bishop's Emeralds is a drama film. directed by John B. O'Brien. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Virginia Pearson, Robert Broderick, and Frank Kingsley

Synopsis

Mabel Bannister, the daughter of Richard Bannister, visits the wealthy Cardews at Ripley Manor and falls in love with young Jack Cardew, the son of the Bishop of Ripley, Lord John Cardew. Jack asks Mabel to marry him and Jack's stepmother Lady Hester approves, but the bishop doesn't because he knows nothing about Mabel's family. The family invites Mabel and her parents to dinner at the manor to get acquainted--but it turns out that few people in both families are quite what they appear to be, and each side has secrets that they don't want the other to find out.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 8, 1919 106 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Virginia Pearson Photoplays

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bishop's Emeralds about?

Mabel Bannister, the daughter of Richard Bannister, visits the wealthy Cardews at Ripley Manor and falls in love with young Jack Cardew, the son of the Bishop of Ripley, Lord John Cardew. Jack asks...

Who directed The Bishop's Emeralds?

The Bishop's Emeralds was directed by John B. O'Brien.

How long is The Bishop's Emeralds?

The Bishop's Emeralds has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was The Bishop's Emeralds released?

The Bishop's Emeralds was released on June 8, 1919 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bishop's Emeralds?

The main cast of The Bishop's Emeralds includes Virginia Pearson, Robert Broderick, Frank Kingsley, Lucy Fox, Marcia Harris.