Impatient Maiden
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Impatient Maiden is a drama film
directed by James Whale
, starring Lew Ayres
and Mae Clarke
, and released by Universal Pictures
. The screenplay was written by Richard Schayer
and Winifred Dunn, based on the novel The Impatient Virgin by Donald Henderson Clarke
.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by James Whale
James Whale
James Whale was an English film director, theatre director and actor. He is best remembered for his work in the horror film genre, having directed such classics as Frankenstein , The Old Dark House , The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein...
, starring Lew Ayres
Lew Ayres
Lew Ayres was an American actor, best known for starring as Paul in All Quiet on the Western Front and for playing Dr...
and Mae Clarke
Mae Clarke
Mae Clarke was an American actress most noted for playing Frankenstein's bride, chased by Boris Karloff in Frankenstein, and having a grapefruit smashed into her face by James Cagney in The Public Enemy, both released in 1931.-Early life and career:Clarke was born Violet Mary Klotz in...
, and released by Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
. The screenplay was written by Richard Schayer
Richard Schayer
Richard Schayer was an American screenwriter. He wrote for over 100 films between 1916 and 1956.He was born in Washington, D.C., son of Col. George Frederick Schayer and Julia Scott Thompson. and died in Hollywood, California...
and Winifred Dunn, based on the novel The Impatient Virgin by Donald Henderson Clarke
Donald Henderson Clarke
Donald Henderson Clarke was an American writer and journalist, known for his romantic novels, mystery fiction, and screenplays. Clarke was born on August 24, 1887 in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and died March 27, 1958 in Delray Beach, Florida Many of his screenplays were directed by John...
.
Cast
- Lew Ayres as Dr. Myron Brown
- Mae Clarke as Ruth Robbins
- Una MerkelUna MerkelUna Merkel was an American Tony Award-winning stage and film actress.-Life and career:Una Merkel was born in Covington, Kentucky, and grew up in Philadelphia and New York City. She bore a resemblance to actress Lillian Gish and began her career as a stand-in for Gish, most notably in the 1928...
as Betty Merrick - Andy DevineAndy DevineAndrew Vabre "Andy" Devine was an American character actor and comic cowboy sidekick known for his distinctive raspy voice.-Early life:...
as Clarence Howe - John HallidayJohn HallidayJohn Halliday was an American actor of stage and screen, who often played suave aristocrats and foreigners....
as Albert Hartman - Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelOscar C. Apfel was an American film actor, director, screenwriter and producer. He appeared in 167 films between 1913 and 1939, and also directed 94 films between 1911 and 1927.-Biography:...
as Dr. Wilcox - Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesEthel Griffies was an English actress of stage, screen, and television....
as Nurse Lovett - Helen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome Eddy was a motion picture actress from New York, New York. She was noted as a character actress who played genteel heroines in films such as Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm .-Biography:...
as Mrs. Gilman - Bert RoachBert RoachBert Roach was an American film actor. He appeared in 327 films between 1914 and 1951.He was born in Washington, D.C., and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:* Fatty's Magic Pants...
as Mr. Gilman - Cecil CunninghamCecil CunninghamCecil Cunningham was an American film and stage actress. She appeared in more than 80 movies between 1929 and 1946...
as Mrs. Rosy - Lorin Raker as Mr. Rosy
- Blanche PaysonBlanche PaysonBlanche Payson was an American film actress. She appeared in 123 films between 1916 and 1946. At 6 foot 2 inches, she towered over both men and women co-stars in the many slapstick comedies she appeared....
as Mrs. Thomas - Arthur HoytArthur HoytArthur Hoyt was an American film character actor who appeared in more than 275 films in his 34 year film career, about a third of them silent films. He was a brother of Harry O...
as Mr. Thomas - Monte MontagueMonte MontagueMonte Montague was an American film actor. He appeared in over 190 films between 1920 and 1954.He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, and died in Burbank, California.-Selected filmography:* Elmo the Fearless...
as Ambulance Driver