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Lena and the Geese (1912)

1912-06-17 · 20m · EN
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A Story of Old Holland

A first-born baby girl is sent away and placed in the care of Gretchen, a trusted peasant woman, who is the widowed mother of a child about the same age. The two children grow up as sisters. Later, upon her deathbed, the noble lady repents and sends for her child to reinstate her. Gretchen takes this opportunity to make a great lady of her own daughter Lena, the goose girl, by sending her to court instead of the real heiress. Hence Lena is taken before the noble lady, happy in the belief that she has made reparation. Lena is now a great lady, but the title does not fit well-- She longs to be back with Gretchen and her "geeses".

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D.W. GriffithDirector

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Mary PickfordMary PickfordLenaJ. Jiquel Lanoe J. Jiquel Lanoe Lena's Sweetheart (as Jacque Lenor)Kate BruceKate BruceGretchenMae MarshMae MarshThe 'Adopted' DaughterEdwin AugustEdwin AugustLena's FatherClaire McDowellClaire McDowellLena's MotherW. Chrystie MillerW. Chrystie MillerCourtierChristy CabanneChristy CabanneWilliam A. CarrollWilliam A. CarrollGrace HendersonGrace HendersonHarry HydeHarry HydeCharles Hill MailesCharles Hill Mailes

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · FamilyDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference260506Actor preference314037 · 217030 · 327775

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Frequently asked questions about Lena and the Geese

What is Lena and the Geese about?

A first-born baby girl is sent away and placed in the care of Gretchen, a trusted peasant woman, who is the widowed mother of a child about the same age. The two children grow up as sisters. Later, upon her deathbed, the noble lady repents and sends for her child to reinstate her. Gretchen takes this opportunity to make a great lady of her own daughter Lena, the goose girl, by sending her to court instead of the real heiress. Hence Lena is taken before the noble lady, happy in the belief that she has made reparation. Lena is now a great lady, but the title does not fit well-- She longs to be back with Gretchen and her "geeses".

How long is Lena and the Geese?

Lena and the Geese has a runtime of 20 minutes.