The Lure of Crooning Water

The Lure of Crooning Water is a 1920 British silent comedy romance film directed by Arthur Rooke and starring Guy Newall, Ivy Duke and Hugh Buckler.[1] It is adapted from a novel by Marion Hill and was one of several rural romances directed by Rooke.[2] At least one copy of the film survives.[3]

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Plot

The film tells the story of Georgette Verlaine (Duke), a stage actress who is persuaded by Dr. John Longden (Buckler), who loves her, to recuperate in the countryside as her lifestyle is ruining her health.[4] She stays at a place called "Crooning Water" with Horace Dornblazer (Newall), his wife Rachel (Dibley), and their three children. The only man not captivated by her is Horace, prompting her to try and win his admiration. When she succeeds, she returns to London, pursued by Horace who has left his family. However, she tells him she did not love him, only admired his honor and fidelity, so Horace returns to his forgiving family. Georgette soon tires of frivolity and returns to Crooning Water where she too is forgiven, before returning to London to marry the doctor.[4]

Cast

References
  1. "The Lure of Crooning Water (1920)". BFI. Retrieved 1 March 2022. {{cite web}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help)
  2. Bamford, Kentom (2013). "Arthur Rooke". Distinguished British Directors. McFarland. p. 95.
  3. "The Lure of Crooning Water". Silent Era. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  4. "The Lure of Crooning Water: Good Production and Attractive Atmosphere Cover Sex Appeal". Film Daily. 15 (14): 19. 16 January 1921. Retrieved 1 March 2022.

Bibliography
  • Bamford, Kenton. Distorted Images: British National Identity and Film in the 1920s. I.B. Tauris, 1999.


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