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Lorna Doone

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As a young girl, aristocrat Lorna (Madge Bellamy) meets and befriends John Ridd (John Bowers), a sweet farm boy whom she immediately adores. Soon after, Lorna is kidnapped by Sir Ensor Doone (Frank Keenan) and raised among his band of outlaws, unaware of her royal lineage. Good-natured Sir Ensor protects Lorna from the others -- but when he becomes gravely ill, a young, violent outlaw decides to claim Lorna as his own. She soon realizes that she must somehow contact John, so he can rescue her.

Critics Reviews

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Marion Russell Billboard 03/16/2023
The old-fashioned story which has no doubt been read by our grandmothers, and, perhaps, our great-grandmothers, has been lovingly transformed to the screen. Go to Full Review Robert E. Sherwood LIFE 10/06/2021
For four reels, Lorna Doone throbs along at a terrific rate. It is vivid, stirring and charged with action. But then its energy is spent -- its punch is vanished -- and it stumbles feebly to a weak finish. Go to Full Review Harriette Underhill New York Tribune 07/31/2019
The picture is at all times a feast to the eye, but especially so when Madge Bellamy Is standing between the landscape and the camera. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/06/2008
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The action scenes were very lively and well-done on location. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 08/09/2007
Visually striking, lavish swashbuckler, with fascinating costumes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/10/2015 ok costume silent drama See more 03/09/2012 Loved the lighting and the scene development. Very expressive! See more 09/19/2008 Elegant visual storytelling from a visionary pioneer. I have a shot saved on my DVD screensaver of the abandoned carriage, ocean waves lapping at its wheels...more affecting than any violence you could depict on-screen... See more 08/18/2008 I was shocked at how much I actually enjoyed this very good silent film. The acting is not as melodramatic as many silent films, and the actors are portraying very humble characters. The score is hauntingly fantastic and is the aspect of the movie that I remember the most. See more 08/14/2008 This is a great movie! This is one of my first silent-films and the soundtrack is amazing!!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Maurice Tourneur

Director

Madge Bellamy

Lorna Doone

John Bowers

John Ridd

Frank Keenan

Sir Ensor Doone

Donald MacDonald

Carver Doone

Norris Johnson

Ruth
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Movie Info

Synopsis As a young girl, aristocrat Lorna (Madge Bellamy) meets and befriends John Ridd (John Bowers), a sweet farm boy whom she immediately adores. Soon after, Lorna is kidnapped by Sir Ensor Doone (Frank Keenan) and raised among his band of outlaws, unaware of her royal lineage. Good-natured Sir Ensor protects Lorna from the others -- but when he becomes gravely ill, a young, violent outlaw decides to claim Lorna as his own. She soon realizes that she must somehow contact John, so he can rescue her.
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Screenwriter
Katherine S. Reed, Cecil G. Mumford, Wyndham Gittens
Production Co
First National
Genre
Romance, Drama
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 11, 2007
Runtime
1h 15m