A Mormon Maid
Originally released in 1917. A Mormon Maid is a history/drama film. directed by Robert Z. Leonard. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mae Murray, Frank Borzage, and Hobart Bosworth
Synopsis
This silent melodrama is set against the 1840s westward migration of the Mormons. Dora, a young woman, and her family are saved from an Indian attack by a Mormon community traveling to Utah. They join the wagon train. Dora is pursued by two men, one a recent convert, the other a scheming elder with a stable of wives. The Mormon elder wants her in his harem. When the mother kills herself from revulsion toward polygamy, the daughter must consider her own future and the man she loves. One of Mae Murray's few surviving films, this was intended by Robert Leonard to be a thoughtful drama about the goods and evils of Mormonism, but today it is generally considered pure anti-Mormon propaganda.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Mormon Maid about?
This silent melodrama is set against the 1840s westward migration of the Mormons. Dora, a young woman, and her family are saved from an Indian attack by a Mormon community traveling to Utah. They j...
Who directed A Mormon Maid?
A Mormon Maid was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
How long is A Mormon Maid?
A Mormon Maid has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was A Mormon Maid released?
A Mormon Maid was released on April 21, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Mormon Maid?
The main cast of A Mormon Maid includes Mae Murray, Frank Borzage, Hobart Bosworth, Edythe Chapman, Noah Beery.