Moran of the Lady Letty | 1922 | Adventure

Title: Moran of the Lady Letty | 1922 | Adventure Director: George Melford Studio: Famous Players–Lasky Corporation Starring: Dorothy Dalton, Rudolph Valentino, Charles Brinley, Walter Long, Emil Jorgenson, Maude Wayne Based on: Novel *Moran of the Lady Letty* by Frank Norris Release Date: February 5 1922 Runtime: Approximately 68–80 minutes Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent Genres: Adventure Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Ramon’s introduction and shanghaiing 00:10:00 Life aboard the smuggler’s ship 00:20:00 Moran’s arrival and initial conflict 00:30:00 Shipboard romance begins 00:40:00 Confrontation with Captain Kitchell 00:50:00 Resolution and return --- Summary: Moran of the Lady Letty is a 1922 American silent adventure drama in which wealthy socialite Ramon Laredo is kidnapped and forced into service aboard a smuggling vessel. There he encounters Moran Letty Sternersen, a bold and capable sailor raised at sea, and the two initially clash before developing mutual respect and affection. As danger mounts on the high seas and threats from the ship’s cruel captain intensify, Ramon’s transformation from pampered dandy to courageous seafarer drives the narrative toward its climactic resolution. --- Background: Directed by George Melford and adapted by Monte M. Katterjohn from Frank Norris’s novel, Moran of the Lady Letty was produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film followed the success of earlier Valentino vehicles and sought to emphasize action and romance in a maritime setting, with location shooting in San Francisco and sea sequences contributing to its adventure aesthetic. --- Trivia: The film cast Rudolph Valentino in a role contrasting his earlier romantic personas with a more rugged seafaring part. Dorothy Dalton’s Moran is notable for her tomboyish character that evolves through the story. Parts of the production were shot on location in San Francisco. The movie was contemporaneously described as a strong entertainment blending sea adventure with romantic elements. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: February 5 1922 Original Studio / Distributor: Famous Players–Lasky Corporation / Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #MoranOfTheLadyLetty1922 #RudolphValentino #SilentFilm #AdventureDrama #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain