Soul-Fire

Soul-Fire

80 mins | Drama | May 30, 1925

Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, he moves to Paris, where he is forced to write popular songs for money when he stops receiving support from his father. He tires of selling out and, after an encounter with the mob, starts to travel. He begins a madcap journey from Paris to Port Said, Egypt, and to the South Seas, where he believes he has found love with Teita (Bessie Love).

Soul-Fire

80 mins | Drama | May 30, 1925

Soul-Fire
Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, he moves to Paris, where he is forced to write popular songs for money when he stops receiving support from his father. He tires of selling out and, after an encounter with the mob, starts to travel. He begins a madcap journey from Paris to Port Said, Egypt, and to the South Seas, where he believes he has found love with Teita (Bessie Love).
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Inspiration Pictures
Original title Soul-Fire
Directors John S. Robertson
Writers Martin Brown, Josephine Lovett

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

as Eric Fane

Bessie Love

as Teita

Percy Ames

as 1st Critic

Charles Esdale

as 2nd Critic

Effie Shannon

as Mrs. Howard Fane - Eric's Mother

Lee Baker

as Mr. Howard Fane - Eric's Father

Carlotta Monterey

as Princess Rhea

Gus Weinberg

as The Old Musician

Ann Brody

as Katinka - Princess Rhea's Maid

Helen Ware

as San Francisco Sal

Walter Long

as Herbert Jones - Sailor

Rita Rossi

as The Prima Donna

Edward La Roche

as The Orchestra Leader

Richard Harlan

as Nuku

Ellalee Ruby

as The Dancer in the Music Hall

Arthur Metcalfe

as Dr. Travers, of Leper Island

George Pauncefort

as Mr. Simpson - Attorney

Aline Berry

as Fleurette - Mannequin

Harry Redding

as The Disappointed Musician

Louise Sydmeth

as The Disappointed Musician's Wife

Alexander Hesse

as The Banker

Leah La Roux

as Dancer in Port Said

Zebaida

as Dancer in Port Said