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East Lynne

East Lynne

May 01, 1913 · 45m

Director

Bert Haldane

Overview

An aristocratic woman, Lady Isabel, leaves her husband and children when she suspects him of adultery, a notion which had been suggested to her by the scheming and murderous Captain Levison. Life on the continent with Levison does not work out as she had envisaged so, eight years later, she returns to England and finds her husband has remarried. She cannot bear to be away from her family and so dons a disguise, gaining employment with them as a governess. When her young son, Willie, dies she is unable to comfort him as she would like, and she too dies.

About East Lynne

What is East Lynne about?

An aristocratic woman, Lady Isabel, leaves her husband and children when she suspects him of adultery, a notion which had been suggested to her by the scheming and murderous Captain Levison. Life on the continent with Levison does not work out as she had envisaged so, eight years later, she returns to England and finds her husband has remarried. She cannot bear to be away from her family and so…

When was East Lynne released?

East Lynne was released on May 1, 1913.

How long is East Lynne?

East Lynne runs 45 minutes.

Who directed East Lynne?

East Lynne was directed by Bert Haldane.

Who is in the cast of East Lynne?

The cast of East Lynne includes Blanche Forsythe (Lady Isobel), Fred Paul (Archibald Carlyle), Fred Morgan (Captain Levinson), Rachel de Solla (Cornelia Carlyle) and May Morton (Joyce).

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