Pegeen
Originally released in 1920. Pegeen is a drama film. directed by David Smith. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bessie Love, Edmund Burns, and Ruth Fuller Golden
Synopsis
Pegeen O'Neill must fend for herself when her father Dan becomes mentally unbalanced after his wife Mary's death. Dan spends his days searching for his wife, setting fires in the belief that the flames will illuminate his Mary. The townspeople, enraged at the arson that is slowly destroying their village, track down Dan and trap him in a burning cabin. Pegeen rushes to comfort her dying father, who consoles himself at death with the hallucination that his wife has returned in the figure of his daughter. Pegeen is then rescued from the raging fire by Jimmie, who proposes to the waif as he delivers her from the flames.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1920
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pegeen about?
Pegeen O'Neill must fend for herself when her father Dan becomes mentally unbalanced after his wife Mary's death. Dan spends his days searching for his wife, setting fires in the belief that the fl...
Who directed Pegeen?
Pegeen was directed by David Smith.
How long is Pegeen?
Pegeen has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Pegeen released?
Pegeen was released on January 1, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pegeen?
The main cast of Pegeen includes Bessie Love, Edmund Burns, Ruth Fuller Golden, Charles Spere, Juan de la Cruz.