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Romance of the Limberlost
An orphaned girl is being raised in the Limberlost by her aunt, who hates her because the girl's mother married the man that the aunt loved. The girl's existence is close to being servitude bondage, and her only companions are the birds and the animals of the forest. She meets and falls in love with a young man whose ambition is to be a lawyer. But her aunt is arranging for her to be married to the wealthiest man in the Limberlost, a drunken, coarse bully.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Elnora Comstock lives in poverty with her mother near the Limberlost Swamp. She dreams of attending college to study nature, but financial hardship and her mother's failing health present significant obstacles. Elnora's determination leads her to explore the swamp, where she discovers opportunities for income and encounters various characters who shape her destiny.
Critical Reception
The 1938 film adaptation of 'Romance of the Limberlost' was a modest production that aimed to capture the spirit of Gene Stratton-Porter's popular novel. While it may not have garnered widespread critical acclaim, it served as a vehicle for its cast and provided audiences with a familiar story of hardship, determination, and the beauty of nature.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to translate a beloved novel to the screen, focusing on themes of perseverance.
The natural settings of the Limberlost Swamp are a visual highlight.
Performances aim to convey the emotional struggles of the characters.
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Fun Fact
This was the third film adaptation of Gene Stratton-Porter's novel 'The Harvester', which was retitled 'Romance of the Limberlost' for this production.
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