King Rene’s Daughter

Synopsis

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.

Top cast

Maude Fealy

Iolante, the Blind Girl

Harry Benham

Tristan, Count de Vaudemont

Robert Broderick

King René

David Thompson

Ebn Jahia, the Moorish Physician

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Mrs. Lawrence Marston

The Nurse

William Russell

Pierre, Captain of the Guards