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Far From Erin's Isle

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Wikipedia article




'Far from Erin's Isle' is a 1912 American silent film directed by Sidney Olcott. It was one of more than a dozen films produced by the Kalem Company filmed in Ireland for American audiences. The film tells the story of a young girl who leaves Ireland for New York, but after losing two jobs and becoming sick, returns home where she is welcomed by her family and her sweetheart.

Cast



* Gene Gauntier - Kathleen

* Jack J. Clark - Brian

* Alice Hollister

* J. P. McGowan

Production notes



The film was shot in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland, and in New York during the summer of 1911.

References



Further reading



* Michel Derrien, 'Aux origines du cinma irlandais: Sidney Olcott, le premier oeil', TIR 2013.


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