The Primrose Ring
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The Primrose Ring is a novel by Ruth Sawyer
, published first in 1915 and illustrated by Fanny Munsell. This was Sawyer's first published novel. She later wrote the 1937 Newbery Medal
winner Roller Skates.
It was made into a silent film by Paramount in 1917
, starring Mae Murray
and an uncredited Loretta Young
(in her film debut as a Fairy) and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Screen credits went to Marion Fairfax
and Catherine Carr and photography credits to Charles Rosher. Other actors include Tom Moore and Winter Hall.
Ruth Sawyer
Ruth Sawyer was the professional name of Ruth Sawyer Durand , an American children's writer.- Biography :She was raised in New York City with an affluent family...
, published first in 1915 and illustrated by Fanny Munsell. This was Sawyer's first published novel. She later wrote the 1937 Newbery Medal
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
winner Roller Skates.
It was made into a silent film by Paramount in 1917
1917 in film
The year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
, starring Mae Murray
Mae Murray
Mae Murray was an American actress, dancer, film producer, and screenwriter. Murray rose to fame during the silent film era and was known as "The Girl with the Bee-Stung Lips" and "The Gardenia of the Screen"....
and an uncredited Loretta Young
Loretta Young
Loretta Young was an American actress. Starting as a child actress, she had a long and varied career in film from 1917 to 1953...
(in her film debut as a Fairy) and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Screen credits went to Marion Fairfax
Marion Fairfax
Marion Fairfax was an American screenwriter and Broadway playwright.Born as Marion Neiswanger in Richmond, Virginia, her best known credit was the screenplay for The Lost World . She was married to actor Tully Marshall from 1899 until his death in 1943...
and Catherine Carr and photography credits to Charles Rosher. Other actors include Tom Moore and Winter Hall.