Rory O'More (film)

Rory O'More is a 1911 American silent film produced by Kalem Company. It was directed by Sidney Olcott and Robert G. Vignola, with Gene Gauntier and Jack J. Clark in the leading roles. It is based on the novel and play by Samuel Lover. While the historical Rory O'More took part in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the film places the story in the context of the Irish Rebellion of 1798.[1]

Rory O'More
From left to right: Arthur Donaldson and Jack J. Clark.
Directed bySidney Olcott, Robert G. Vignola
Produced byKalem Company
Written byGene Gauntier
StarringGene Gauntier
Jack J. Clark
CinematographyGeorge Hollister
Release date
  • September 4, 1911 (1911-09-04)
Running time
1000 ft
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent film
(English intertitles)

Cast

Production notes

The film was shot in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland, during summer of 1911.

References

  • Michel Derrien, Aux origines du cinéma irlandais: Sidney Olcott, le premier oeil, TIR 2013. ISBN 978-2-917681-20-6 (in French)
  • Denis Condon, Touristic Work and Pleasure: The Kalem Company in Killarney


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