The Midlanders is a 1920 American silent drama film starring Bessie Love and directed by husband and wife duo Joseph De Grasse and Ida May Park.
[5] It was produced by Andrew J. Callaghan Productions and distributed by Federated Film Exchanges of America.
[9][10] To prepare for her performance, Bessie Love took dance classes at Theodore Kosloff's ballet school.
[11] After its release, producer Andrew J. Callaghan sued Federated Film Exchanges, saying that the distributor had not paid the full amount to distribute this film, Bonnie May, and Penny of Top Hill Trail.
[4] The film received mixed reviews,[12] but Love's performance was highly praised.