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The Great Gatsby is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Herbert Brenon. It was the first film adaptation of the 1925 novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Warner Baxter portrayed Jay Gatsby and Lois Wilson portrayed Daisy Buchanan. The film was produced by Famous Players–Lasky, and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
The Great Gatsby: Directed by Herbert Brenon. With Warner Baxter, Lois Wilson, Neil Hamilton, Georgia Hale. Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbour, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby.
- Herbert Brenon
- 1926-08-27
- Drama
- 80
Everyone's getting ready for the release of The Great Gatsby, the new film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic novel. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this version stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and others. It has been shot in 3D. Open Culture, openculture.com
On a summer night in Louisville, in 1917, Jay Gatsby, a young Army officer, falls in love with Daisy Fay, a society belle; before leaving for the war, Gatsby swears that he will raise himself to her social station, and they avow their undying love.
- Herbert Brenon, Ray Lissner
- Warner Baxter
Synopsis by Hal Erickson. Accurately described as "a beautiful job" by novelist John O'Hara, this 1926 silent version of F. Scott's Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby stars Warner Baxter in the title role. Self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby lacks only one thing in life: the love of the beautiful, impulsive Daisy Buchanan (Lois Wilson).
The Great Gatsby. Summaries. Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbour, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy. — Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
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Overview. Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy. Herbert Brenon. Director. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Novel. Becky Gardiner. Screenplay.
