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The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole (1911): Cast

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The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole is a 1911 short adventure drama starring Lottie Lyell as Margaret Catchpole, Jack Goodall and Raymond Longford. It runs 26 minutes.

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The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole (1911) movie poster
Released
Runtime
26 min
Genres
Drama , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole About?

The premise of The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole without spoilers.

The story, based on true events, follows young Margaret Catchpole in a coastal English village where she is courted by smuggler Will Laud and Coast Guard Lieutenant Barry. Favoring Laud, she steals a horse to join him after a raid, but a clash with the guards leaves Laud dead, Margaret arrested for horse‑theft, and ultimately deported to Botany Bay. Only fragments of the film survive today.

The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole Themes & Keywords

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  • smuggling
  • betrayal
  • pardon
  • soldier
  • children's hospital
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Cast & crew

The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole Cast & Characters

Lottie Lyell leads the cast as Margaret Catchpole, with Jack Goodall as Edward Catchpole and Raymond Longford as Will Laud.

Also Starring in The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole

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The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole Also Known As

Also known as “Queen of the Smugglers”.

Also known as
  • Queen of the Smugglers

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The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole?

The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole runs 26 minutes.

When was The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole released?

The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole was released on August 6, 1911.

Who is in the cast of The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole?

The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole stars Lottie Lyell as Margaret Catchpole, Jack Goodall as Edward Catchpole and Raymond Longford as Will Laud, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole have a post-credit scene?

No. The Romantic Story of Margaret Catchpole has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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