King Rene’s Daughter

King Rene’s Daughter

39 mins | Drama, Romance | July 1, 1913

This elaborate and well-staged silent version of Hertz' play is exceedingly well produced for 1913: it starts off by introducing the actors by name and role, then showing them in double exposure in street clothes and in costumes. The production values are also elaborate and the look of the set designs reminds one of the elaborate backdrops that Melies used in his shots.

King Rene’s Daughter

39 mins | Drama, Romance | July 1, 1913

King Rene’s Daughter
This elaborate and well-staged silent version of Hertz' play is exceedingly well produced for 1913: it starts off by introducing the actors by name and role, then showing them in double exposure in street clothes and in costumes. The production values are also elaborate and the look of the set designs reminds one of the elaborate backdrops that Melies used in his shots.
Producers Thanhouser Company
Original title King Rene’s Daughter
Directors Eugene Moore
Writers Henrik Hertz

Cast

Maude Fealy

as Iolante, the Blind Girl

Harry Benham

as Tristan, Count de Vaudemont

Robert Broderick

as King René

David Thompson

as Ebu Jahia, the Moorish Physician

Mrs. Lawrence Marston

as The Nurse

William Russell

as Pierre, Captain of the Guards