Title: A Girl of the Limberlost
Year: 1934
Genres: Drama; Family
Director: Christy Cabanne

Cast:

• Louise Dresser as Mrs. Katherine Comstock
• Kay Johnson as Elnora Comstock
• Charles Starrett as Philip Ammon
• Marilyn Knowlden as Edith Comstock
• Dorothy Peterson as Aunt Nora
• Emma Dunn as Mrs. Douglas
• Alan Hale Jr. as Tom Comstock

Synopsis:

Elnora Comstock, a bright young woman raised on the edge of Indiana’s Limberlost Swamp by her estranged mother, Mrs. Comstock, dreams of attending college. Shunned by Katherine for her late husband’s affair, Elnora finds solace studying nature and collecting moth specimens. When college student Philip Ammon arrives to catalog the swamp’s flora, he encourages her intellect and helps her sell her specimens to afford tuition. After Katherine falls ill, Elnora must balance filial duty with her aspirations. In a heartfelt reconciliation, mother and daughter mend their relationship, and Elnora embarks on her college journey.

Trivia:

• Based on the popular 1909 novel by Gene Stratton-Porter, one of several adaptations of the author’s work.
• Filmed partially on location in the actual Limberlost region to capture authentic swamp landscapes.
• Kay Johnson’s performance as Elnora was praised for conveying both vulnerability and determination.
• The film’s emphasis on natural science themes reflected growing public interest in conservation during the 1930s.
• Entered the public domain when its copyright was not renewed.