The right to love
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | The right to love |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1930 |
| length | 79 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Richard Wallace |
| script | Zoe Akins |
| music |
Karl Hajos , William Franke Harling |
| camera | Charles Lang |
| cut | Eda Warren |
| occupation | |
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The Right to Love is an American fiction film from 1930. The screenplay is based on the novel Brook Evans by Susan Glaspell .
action
The Midwest of the USA. Naomi Kellogg and the neighbor's son Joe Copeland are in love. Since the two families are enemies, they have to meet secretly. But the young happiness is short-lived. Joe falls victim to an accident with a harvester. Naomi's parents learn of the love affair and are outraged that their daughter has broken the strict moral lines. She is now supposed to marry Caleb Evans.
After the wedding, Naomi gives birth to the girl Brook. The girl grows up and later falls in love with Tony. Naomi helps her daughter run away with Tony because Caleb has a negative view of this love affair. Naomi explains to Brook that Caleb is not her real father. The shocked girl turns from Naomi and Caleb. Caleb wants to get her to go to China as a missionary.
In China, Brook meets the impulsive Eric Helge. After a while, Brook objected to his relationship with Eric. But when the news reaches her that her mother has died, she decides to follow her mother's will. She hurries to follow Eric, who is on his way to a new life.
Reviews
Mordaunt Hall of the New York Times praised Ruth Chatterton for playing her dual role wisely, especially with the technical problems this posed. The lead actress' game is more interesting than the entire story.
Awards
At the Academy Awards in 1931 , Charles Lang was nominated for Best Cinematography .
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The premiere took place on December 27, 1930.
Web links
- The Right to Love in the Internet Movie Database (English)