The Primitive Lover

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This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems We have included this film in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of Joe Roberts and Snitz Edwards, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. "The Primitive Lover" is a comedy. A woman abandons her husband in search of excitement and adventure with another man. Joe Roberts is a cattle rancher by the name of 'Roaring' Bill Rivers and steals every scene he is in. Snitz Edwards has a cameo appearance as the Little Husband in a divorce court. Directed by Sidney Franklin Produced by Constance Talmadge Film Company Written by Frances Marion Based on a play by Edgar Selwyn Starring Constance Talmadge, Harrison Ford, Kenneth Harlan, Joe Roberts, Snitz Edwards Cinematography David Abel Distributed by Associated First National Pictures Release date May 1, 1922 Running time 70 minutes Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."