The Girl of the Limberlost
1945, English. Directed by Mel Ferrer.
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Elnora Comstock lives on the edge of a great swamp and collects butterflies to sell in order to go to high school and pay for violin lessons. Her mother, Kate Comstock, hates her as she blames the girl for the father's death as he drowned in a quagmire on the way home the night the girl was born. The years-late revelation that the husband had been off courting a neighbor woman that night brings an attitude adjustment to the mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Mel FerrerDirector
- Ruth NelsonKate Comstock
- Dorinda CliftonElnora Comstock
- Loren TindallPete Reed
- Gloria HoldenMiss Nelson
- Ernest CossartRoger Henley
- Vanessa BrownHelen Brownlee
- James BellWesley Sinton
- Joyce ArlingMargaret Sinton
- Charles ArntHodges
- Warren MillsChester Hopple
- Lillian BronsonMiss Blodgett
- Peggy ConverseJessie Reed
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Erna Lazarus
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What The Girl of the Limberlost is based on
The Girl of the Limberlost is based on A Girl of the Limberlost, a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter.
Novel
A Girl of the Limberlost
By Gene Stratton-Porter
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How long is The Girl of the Limberlost?
The Girl of the Limberlost runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Girl of the Limberlost parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Girl of the Limberlost is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Girl of the Limberlost on?
The Girl of the Limberlost isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1945. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Girl of the Limberlost?
If you liked The Girl of the Limberlost, try Won't Back Down, The Truth About Emanuel, A Wrinkle in Time.
Who directed The Girl of the Limberlost?
The Girl of the Limberlost (1945) was directed by Mel Ferrer and stars Ruth Nelson, Dorinda Clifton, Loren Tindall.
What is The Girl of the Limberlost based on?
The Girl of the Limberlost is based on A Girl of the Limberlost, a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter.