King Rene’s Daughter

Release Date: 1913-07-01

Overview: 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.

Rating: 5 / 10

Cast

Maude Fealy

as Iolante, the Blind Girl

Harry Benham

as Tristan, Count de Vaudemont

Robert Broderick

as King René

David Thompson

as Ebn Jahia, the Moorish Physician

Mrs. Lawrence Marston

as The Nurse