Peter Pan (1924 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Herbert Brenon |
| Produced by | Famous Players-Lasky |
| Written by | Willis Goldbeck J.M. Barrie |
| Starring | Betty Bronson Ernest Torrence Mary Brian Virginia Brown Faire Esther Ralston Anna May Wong |
| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Studio | Paramount Pictures |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | December 29, 1924 |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40,030 |
| Money made | $630,229 |
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Peter Pan is a classic 1924 American silent adventure film. It was the very first movie made from the famous 1904 play by J. M. Barrie, called Peter and Wendy. Paramount Pictures released the film.
The movie was directed by Herbert Brenon. It starred Betty Bronson as the main character, Peter Pan. Other important actors included Ernest Torrence as the villain, Captain Hook, and Mary Brian as Wendy. Virginia Browne Faire played Tinker Bell, and Anna May Wong was the princess Tiger Lily.
Story of Peter Pan
The film tells the exciting story of Peter Pan, a magical boy who never wants to grow up. He lives in a special place called Neverland. One night, Peter visits the Darling children in London: Wendy, John, and Michael.
Peter takes the children on an amazing journey to Neverland. There, they have many adventures. They meet the Lost Boys and face off against the scary pirate Captain Hook and his crew. Captain Hook is Peter Pan's biggest enemy.
After many adventures, the Darling children start to miss their home. Wendy invites Peter and the Lost Boys to come back to London with them. She hopes they can be adopted by her parents. The Lost Boys are excited about this idea.
However, Peter Pan refuses to go. He does not want to grow up, and living in London would mean becoming an adult.
Battles and Returns
The pirates capture Wendy, her brothers, and the Lost Boys. But Peter Pan bravely rescues them. He then makes Captain Hook walk the plank, where he is eaten by a crocodile. This is the same crocodile that once ate Captain Hook's hand!
Wendy and her brothers, along with the Lost Boys, return to the Darling family home. Mrs. Darling meets Peter Pan for the first time. She offers to adopt him, but Peter says no. He still doesn't want to grow up.
Peter asks Wendy to come back to Neverland with him. Mrs. Darling agrees to let Wendy visit Neverland once a year. This way, Wendy can help Peter with his "spring cleaning" adventures.
Main Actors
- Betty Bronson as Peter Pan
- Ernest Torrence as Captain Hook
- Mary Brian as Wendy Darling
- Jack Murphy as John Darling
- Philippe De Lacy as Michael Darling
- Virginia Brown Faire as Tinker Bell
- George Ali as Nana the dog and Crocodile
- Esther Ralston as Mrs. Darling
- Cyril Chadwick as Mr. Darling
- Anna May Wong as Tiger Lily
- Maurice Murphy as Tootles
- Mickey McBan as Slightly
- George Crane Jr. as Curly
- Winston Doty as 1st Twin
- Weston Doty as 2nd Twin
- Terence McMillan as Nibs
- Louis Morrison as Gentleman Starkey
- Edward Kipling as Smee
- Robert Milasch as Kelt
See also
In Spanish: Peter Pan (película de 1924) para niños
