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A Summer Idyll

September 5, 1910 0h 17m

Originally released in 1910. A Summer Idyll is a feature film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stephanie Longfellow, Henry B. Walthall, and Gertrude Robinson

Synopsis

Rebuffed in his attempts to propose to Cora, Albert elects to take a walking trip through the countryside. There he meets a shepherdess, and the two soon develop a mutual attraction. Cora regrets her decision and tries to entice Albert back by sending him a note. He ignores her first attempt, but in the second she includes the butt of a cigarette she has been smoking and this token convinces him to return. The shepherdess finds solace in the arms of her grandfather once Albert has gone back to Cora.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 5, 1910 115 years ago
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Runtime 0h 17m 17 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • American Mutoscope & Biograph

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Summer Idyll about?

Rebuffed in his attempts to propose to Cora, Albert elects to take a walking trip through the countryside. There he meets a shepherdess, and the two soon develop a mutual attraction. Cora regrets h...

Who directed A Summer Idyll?

A Summer Idyll was directed by D.W. Griffith.

How long is A Summer Idyll?

A Summer Idyll has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).

When was A Summer Idyll released?

A Summer Idyll was released on September 5, 1910 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Summer Idyll?

The main cast of A Summer Idyll includes Stephanie Longfellow, Henry B. Walthall, Gertrude Robinson.