Over the Garden Wall (1919 film) explained

Over the Garden Wall is a lost^[2] 1919 American silent romantic comedy^{[3] [4]} film produced and distributed by the Vitagraph Company of America. It was directed by David Smith, brother of one of the Vitagraph founders Albert E. Smith. The film stars Bessie Love.^[5]

At least five short films with this title were filmed before this production.

Plot

When the poor Gordon family must move out of its house and into a small cottage, young Peggy Gordon (Love) becomes a gardener to earn money. Her wealthy neighbor falls in love her, after seeing her "over the garden wall" and through a tennis racket; but she mistakenly believes that he is a chauffeur. When her younger sister attempts to elope with a bad man, Peggy and her new beau successfully prevent this from happening, and her beau's wealthy identity is revealed.^{[6] [7]}

Reception

The film was generally well received.^[8]

References

Notes

Citations

External links

• • • • Lobby card featuring Bessie Love

Notes and References

1. Book: Love, Bessie . 1977 . From Hollywood with Love: An Autobiography of Bessie Love . London . Elm Tree Books. 734075937. 150.
2. Web site: Over The Garden Wall / David Smith [motion picture]]. Library of Congress.
3. News: Grand Theatre. The Press. Christchurch, New Zealand. LVI. 16812. 19 April 1920. 1.
4. News: Lyric. Covington Republican. September 3, 1920. 5.
5. Book: The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films 1911–1920. Hanson. Patricia King. University of California Press. Berkeley, California. 1988. 978-0-520-06301-3.
6. Over the Garden Wall: Simple Story Exudes Charm and Sentiment. Laurence. Reid. Motion Picture News. September 27, 1919. 2659.
7. News: Strand Theatre. The Shelby Beacon. 6. 31. 3. Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. November 14, 1919.
8. What the Picture Did for Me. Exhibitors Herald. 100. Good; many favorable comments. Hartman. C.M.. December 13, 1919. 9. 25.