Who directed The Country Cousin?

The movie The Country Cousin was directed by Alan Crosland.

When was The Country Cousin released?

The Country Cousin was released in the year 1919.

Which country is The Country Cousin from?

The Country Cousin is a movie from United States.

What genre is The Country Cousin?

The Country Cousin is categorised as Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Who stars in The Country Cousin?

The Country Cousin features Gilbert Rooney, Margaret Seddon, Helen Montrose, Reginald Sheffield.

Who wrote the screenplay for The Country Cousin?

The screenplay for The Country Cousin was written by Booth Tarkington, R. Cecil Smith, Julian Street.

What are movies similar to The Country Cousin?

If you enjoy The Country Cousin, you might also like Hamlet (1913), One Shot Ross (1917), The Outlaw's Revenge (1915), Sudden Riches (1916).

Is The Country Cousin considered a cult classic?

Yes, The Country Cousin (1919) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama qualities.

Drama

The Country Cousin

Name: The Country Cousin
Director: Alan Crosland
Released: 1919
Cast: Bigelow Cooper, Genevieve Tobin, Helen Montrose, Walter McGrail, Reginald Sheffield

1919·Alan Crosland·IMDb: —/10

Summary

In a poignant juxtaposition of pastoral sincerity and metropolitan duplicity, 'The Country Cousin' unspools the odyssey of Nancy Price, a resolute Ohioan farm manager whose existence is defined by the rhythmic cycles of the earth. The narrative catalyst arrives via Eleanor Howitt, Nancy’s cousin, who, upon inheriting a substantial legacy, is lured into the predatory orbit of her estranged father and his avaricious second wife, Maude, in the labyrinthine social circles of New York City. Nancy, sensing the parasitic nature of this urban elite, journeys to the metropolis only to be met with icy derision. She observes with growing alarm as Eleanor is groomed into a state of conspicuous consumption, her fortune hemorrhaging into the coffers of jewelers and couturiers to satisfy the whims of her sycophantic kin. The friction between Nancy and the effete George Tewksbury Reynolds, III, initially manifests as a clash of civilizations, yet his haughty disdain eventually dissolves into a reluctant fascination. The drama reaches its zenith during a bacchanalian revelry where Eleanor, manipulated into a state of inebriation by the uncouth Archie Gore, faces total social ruin. In a selfless stratagem of moral fortitude, Nancy assumes the burden of the scandal, jeopardizing her own standing to shield her cousin. This act of grace precipitates Eleanor’s disillusionment with the city, leading her back to the sanctuary of Ohio and the steadfast Sammy Wilson. Ultimately, the film concludes with a subversion of the 'city slicker' trope as Reynolds abandons his hollow prestige to pursue an agrarian apprenticeship in Ohio, seeking redemption and the hand of the woman who redefined his worldview.

Synopsis

Nancy Price, who manages her own farm in Ohio, follows her cousin Eleanor Howitt to New York to check on her after the latter inherits a fortune and is persuaded by her father to live with him and his second wife Maude. Nancy is treated inhospitably by Maude and her social set when she discovers that they are encouraging Eleanor to spend money on jewelry and fancy clothes for all of them. One member of the group, George Tewksbury Reynolds, III, after trading insults with Nancy, becomes attracted to her, but she rejects him. After uncouth Archie Gore gets Eleanor intoxicated during a party and Nancy covers up for her, sacrificing her own reputation to protect Eleanor's, Eleanor is convinced to return home, and she resumes a romance with her reliable hometown beau, Sammy Wilson. Reynolds goes to Ohio to learn to be a farmer and is rewarded by Nancy's love.