Cornflower (film)

Cornflower is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Douglas Gerrard and starring Violet Mersereau, George Swan, and William Clifford. The film is based on a story by Grace Thompson.

The plot revolves around Cornflower (Mersereau), a young, innocent girl who lives in a small village. She is courted by two men: one, a local villager, and the other, a wealthy city dweller. Cornflower must choose between the simple life she knows and the allure of wealth and sophistication. The film explores themes of love, class differences, and the conflict between rural and urban life.

Critical reception of the film was generally positive, with reviewers praising Mersereau's performance and the film's scenic beauty. It is considered a minor example of the popular romantic dramas of the silent film era. The film is presumed lost, as no known copies are known to exist.