The Colleen Bawn
Originally released in 1911. The Colleen Bawn is a drama/thriller film. directed by Sidney Olcott. At just 41 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, and Sidney Olcott
Synopsis
A young Irish boy has fallen in love with a poor girl and wants to marry her, but his mother will stop at nothing, including murder, to see that he marries his rich cousin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1911
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 41m
41 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Gene Gauntier
as Eily O'Connor, the 'Colleen Bawn'
J.P. McGowan
as Hardress Cregan
Sidney Olcott
as Danny Mann
Alice Hollister
as Anne Chute
Arthur Donaldson
as Father Tom
Robert G. Vignola
as Mr. Corrigan
Agnes Mapes
as Mrs. Cregan
George Fisher
as Kyrle Daly
Anna Clark
as Sheelah
J.J. Clark
as Myles na Copaleen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kalem Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Colleen Bawn about?
A young Irish boy has fallen in love with a poor girl and wants to marry her, but his mother will stop at nothing, including murder, to see that he marries his rich cousin.
Who directed The Colleen Bawn?
The Colleen Bawn was directed by Sidney Olcott.
How long is The Colleen Bawn?
The Colleen Bawn has a runtime of 0 hours and 41 minutes (41 minutes total).
When was The Colleen Bawn released?
The Colleen Bawn was released on October 16, 1911 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Colleen Bawn?
The main cast of The Colleen Bawn includes Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, Sidney Olcott, Alice Hollister, Arthur Donaldson.