The Wishing Ring Man

The Wishing Ring Man
Directed by David Smith
Based on The Wishing Ring Man 
by Margaret Widdemer
Starring Bessie Love
J. Frank Glendon
Cinematography Charles R. Seeling[1]
Production
company
Release dates
  • March 10, 1919 (1919-03-10) (United States)
[3]
Running time
 50 minutes;[2] 5 reels[3]
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Wishing Ring Man is a 1919 silent drama film directed by David Smith,[4] based on the novel by Margaret Widdemer.[4][5] It stars Bessie Love, with J. Frank Glendon in the title role.[4]

Plot

Joy Havenith (Love) is kept away from other young people so that she can inspire her grandfather's poetry. She is unhappy with her situation, and believes the "wishing ring man" (Glendon) when he says that, if she wishes hard enough, she will get everything she wants.

When she is given the opportunity to go to the city, her grandfather refuses to let her go because she is not engaged. Joy claims to be engaged to the doctor, and the doctor is forced to play along.[2][4][6]

Cast

Release

On its release, it was shown with various serials and shorts, including Terror of the Range,[7] the Pathé/Harold Lloyd comedy Billy Blazes, Esq.,[8] Mutt and Jeff, or Outing Chester pictures.[9]

Reception

The film received positive reviews,[10][11] and it was noted that Love wore seventeen different costumes throughout the film.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Love, Bessie (1977). From Hollywood with Love: An Autobiography of Bessie Love. London: Elm Tree Books. p. 150. OCLC 734075937.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Wishing Ring Man is Excellent Attraction". Exhibitor's Trade Review 5 (14): 1067. March 8, 1919.
  3. 1 2 "Calendar of Program Publications". Exhibitors Herald and Motography 8 (13): 54. March 22, 1919.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Reilly, William J. (March 8, 1919). "The Wishing Ring Man". The Moving Picture World: 1388.
  5. ↑ Goble, Alan (ed.). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. p. 500.
  6. ↑ R.W.B. (March 8, 1919). "The Wishing Ring Man is Excellent Attraction". Exhibitor's Trade Review 5 (14): 1067. A sweet, charming little story. Entertainment of the wholesome kind. A play that is refreshing. Acting that is delightful. A production of the best.
  7. ↑ "Sheer's Victoria" (PDF). The Newtown Register: 8. March 27, 1919.
  8. ↑ Daily Leader (Grand Rapids, Wisconsin): 3. October 11, 1919. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ↑ "Alvarado". Camera! 2 (7): 10.
  10. ↑ "Bessie Love at Her Best". The Moving Picture World: 1380. March 8, 1919. Miss Love, in this production, sets for herself a mark which it will not be easy for her to surpass.
  11. ↑ Strand Theatre. Shelby Beacon 6 (Ellwood City, PA). April 25, 1919. p. 22. rare charm and talent …wonderfully interesting
  12. ↑ Winn, Jack (February 1919). "Screen Stories with Black Face Comedy". Photo-Play Journal.

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