Falling Leaves (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1912, Falling Leaves is a drama film directed by Alice Guy-Blaché, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. It's early autumn and Dr. Headley eagerly demonstrates what seems to be a miraculous cure for tuberculosis. Not far from where he is working, the disease seems preparing to soon claim yet another life, a teenage girl named Winifred. Winifred's mother and little sister Trixie are devastated. When Trixie hears the family doctor say of Winifred that "when the last leaf falls, she will have passed away," she interprets the doctor's words literally. Thinking over what she has heard, she determines to do everything possible to save her sister.
Who’s in it. Falling Leaves stars Mace Greenleaf as Dr. Earl Headley, Blanche Cornwall as Mrs. Griswold Thompson, Marian Swayne as Winifred Thompson and Magda Foy as Little Trixie Thompson (as The Solax Kid), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Falling Leaves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Falling Leaves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Falling Leaves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Falling Leaves (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Falling Leaves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Falling Leaves worth watching?
- Falling Leaves holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Falling Leaves?
- Falling Leaves stars Mace Greenleaf, Blanche Cornwall, Marian Swayne, Magda Foy and Darwin Karr.
- When was Falling Leaves released?
- Falling Leaves was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.