The Apple Tree Girl

The Apple Tree Girl
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Directed by	Alan Crosland
Written by	E. Clement D'Art
Starring	Shirley Mason Raymond McKee Jessie Stevens
Cinematography	Philip Tannura
Production company	Edison Studios
Distributed by	K-E-S-E Service
Release dates	October 1, 1917 (1917-10-01)
Country	United States
Language	Silent English intertitles

The Apple Tree Girl or The Apple-Tree Girl is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Alan Crosland and starring Shirley Mason, Raymond McKee and Jessie Stevens.

Plot

Charlotte Marlin grew up on a farm in Connecticut near Micah's apple tree, which was said to have turned from pale green to spotted red when a peddler was buried under it. After losing her parents, Charlotte moves in with her aunt and cousin Margaret, who is considered attractive. She befriends Neil Kennedy, a hardworking college student from a modest background. Despite her academic achievements, Charlotte feels overshadowed by Margaret's popularity and leading role in a school play. Driven by jealousy, Charlotte sets out to win everyone's favor, achieve fame, and marry a millionaire.

In her quest to be liked by all, Charlotte adopts a friendly demeanor towards everyone she encounters. In her pursuit of fame, she takes up golf and eventually becomes the champion of a prestigious tournament. However, when she accidentally injures wealthy Perry Graham with a golf ball and cares for him during his recovery, she realizes her true feelings lie with Neil, who has now become a promising doctor.

Cast

• Shirley Mason as Charlotte Marlin
• Joyce Fair as Margaret Pennington
• Jessie Stevens as Ma'me Bazin
• Raymond McKee as Neil Kennedy
• Edward Coleman as Willis Hayland
• Mabel Guilford as Lady Standish
• Graham Doubble as Bannister Hughes
• Harry Hollingsworth as Perry Graham
• Andy Clark as Peter
• Mabel Strickland as Grace Pennington
• William Wadsworth as Philip Pennington

Bibliography

• Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.

External links

• The Apple Tree Girl at IMDb