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Java Head (1923)

Movie ★ 7.0 82 min

Gerrit Ammidon, despairing of any chance to marry his love, Nettie Vollar, because of a bitter feud between his father and her grandfather, sails to China to "get away from it all". While in Shanghai he rescues a beautiful young woman being attacked by a gang of street toughs. She turns out to be Taou Yuen, a Manchu princess. Gerrit discovers that, unless she finds a husband, she will be put to death, and he agrees to marry her. They return to Java Head, the Ammidon family home in Salem, Massachusetts, but Gerrit's "homecoming" has some unexpected consequences.

George Melford Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1923
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt0014163
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Studio
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Java Head about?
Gerrit Ammidon, despairing of any chance to marry his love, Nettie Vollar, because of a bitter feud between his father and her grandfather, sails to China to "get away from it all". While in Shanghai he rescues a beautiful young woman being attacked by a gang of street toughs. She turns out to be Taou Yuen, a Manchu princess. Gerrit discovers that, unless she finds a husband, she will be put to death, and he agrees to marry her. They return to Java Head, the Ammidon family home in Salem, Massachusetts, but Gerrit's "homecoming" has some unexpected consequences.
Who directed Java Head?
Java Head was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Java Head?
Java Head stars Leatrice Joy, Jacqueline Logan, Alan Roscoe, Arthur Stuart Hull.
When was Java Head released?
Java Head is a 1923 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Java Head?
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