Blackmore. R. D. (Richard Doddridge) (1825-1900)

Lorna Doone; [a Romance of Exmoor] [Photo-Play]

Springfield, Mass., Milton Bradley Company, 1921. Illustrated by Harold M. Brett. Edited by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey.

Black cloth with faded gold spine titles; front full color paste-on; Illustrated Endpages; The Madge Bellamy Edition with a printed inscription by Madge Bellamy on a front free end paper. 8vo; 9.25 inches tall; [12], 351 pages; Illustrated in Color by Harold Brett and 23 Duo-Tone Prints of Scenes from the Photo-Play Produced by Maurice Tourneur at the Studio of Thomas H. Ince.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear, small lower corner rubs; frontispiece with a closed tear on the lower edge repaired with clear tape that has age-toned.

The Madge Bellamy Edition of Lorna Doone, associated with Maurice Tourneur's 1922 silent film, garnered acclaim for its faithful adaptation of R.D. Blackmore’s novel.

Period reviews praised Bellamy’s portrayal of Lorna, highlighting her role's emotional resonance. The film’s atmospheric visuals and scenic landscapes added to the romantic and adventurous tone, enhancing the narrative’s appeal. Bellamy’s compelling performance cemented her as a prominent figure in silent cinema. [Adapted from Reviews]

Item #19553

Price: $24.00