The movie we’re talking about is “Janice Meredith”, a 1924 historical drama based on the eve of the American War of Independence. It was directed by E. Mason Hopper and stars Marion Davies in the lead role with the supporting cast includes Holbrook Blinn and Harrison Ford. In this article, we’ll discuss where the film was shot and who played recurring roles, along with some fun facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Janice Meredith” took place in several locations in the state of New York. The first location was Plattsburgh, known for its historic charm. The next stop was Hearst International Studios located in the lively New York City. Lastly, some scenes were captured at the scenic Lake Placid. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marion Davies | Janice Meredith |
| Holbrook Blinn | Lord John Clowes |
| Harrison Ford | Charles Fownes |
| Macklyn Arbuckle | Squire Meredith |
| Hattie Delaro | Mrs. Meredith |
| Olin Howland | Philemon Hennion |
| Spencer Charters | Squire Hennion |
| Mildred Arden | Tabitha Larkin |
| Joseph Kilgour | George Washington |
| Douglas Stevenson | Sir Frederick Mobray |
| George Nash | Lord Howe |
| W.C. Fields | A British Sergeant |
| George Siegmann | Colonel Rahl |
| Helen Lee Worthing | Mrs. Loring |
| Princess Marie De Bourbon | Marie Antoinette |
| Lionel Adams | Thomas Jefferson |
| Mrs. Macklyn Arbuckle | Martha Washington |
| Edwin Argus | Louis XVI |
| Lee Beggs | Benjamin Franklin |
| George Cline | Trooper Heirich Bruner |
| Harlan Knight | Theodore Larkin |
| Nicolai Koesberg | Lafayette |
| Walter Law | General Charles Lee |
| Ken Maynard | Paul Revere |
| Burton McEvilly | Alexander Hamilton |
| Edgar Nelson | Tailor |
| Wilfred Noy | Dr. Joseph Warren |
| Colonel Patterson | Major Pitcairn |
| Jerry Peterson | Cato |
| Joe Raleigh | Arthur Lee |
| Wilson Reynolds | Parson McClave |
| Byron Russell | Captain. Parker |
| Robert Thorne | Patrick Henry |
| Keane Waters | Servant |
| Florence Turner | Maid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Janice Meredith” was officially released on December 8th, 1924 in the United States.
- It falls under the Drama and History genres and has a playtime of around 2 hours and 33 minutes.
- Marion Davies played the character of Janice Meredith, while Holbrook Blinn played Lord John Clowes, and Harrison Ford took on the role of Charles Fownes.
- The captivating plot is set in 1774, on the verge of the American War of Independence, where Janice cavorts with both American and British alike, being pursued by Charles Fownes who is patriot and friend of General Washington.
- The film was well received and managed to bag one win in the award department.
- The film marked the debut of actor Ken Maynard.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Plattsburgh, New York, USA
- Latitude: 44.6994873
- Longitude: -73.4529124
- Place ID: ChIJ136l6Kg4ykwRFXRTxaHosLU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Plattsburgh, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hearst International Studios, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7141964
- Longitude: -73.9343185
- Place ID: ChIJoU11u6xewokRBry1mKr4C5o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1040 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
