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.

Cast

Maude Fealy Iolante, the Blind Girl Harry Benham Tristan, Count de Vaudemont Robert Broderick King René David Thompson Ebn Jahia, the Moorish Physician

Mrs. Lawrence Marston The Nurse

William Russell Pierre, Captain of the Guards

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