The Dancer and the King (1914)

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The secretary of the young king of Bavarre sees and is impressed with a little girl. He watches her dancing in the street. When her father dies, the secretary takes the little dancer under his care and in time she becomes the premiere danseuse of the capital. The young king sees her and becomes infatuated. To win her, he showers attention and riches and in turn she pleads for the poor of the nation. The king grants her request, thereby incurring the enmity of the nobility, who lay all the blame for his acts at the little dancer's door.

Director: Étienne Arnaud
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Charles E. Blaney Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dancer and the King about?
The secretary of the young king of Bavarre sees and is impressed with a little girl. He watches her dancing in the street. When her father dies, the secretary takes the little dancer under his care and in time she becomes the premiere danseuse of the capital. The young king sees her and becomes infatuated. To win her, he showers attention and riches and in turn she pleads for the poor of the nation. The king grants her request, thereby incurring the enmity of the nobility, who lay all the blame for his acts at the little dancer's door.
Who directed The Dancer and the King?
The Dancer and the King was directed by Étienne Arnaud.
Who stars in The Dancer and the King?
The Dancer and the King stars Cecil Spooner, Victor Sutherland, Arthur Evans, Howard Lang, Marquita Dwight.
How long is The Dancer and the King?
The Dancer and the King has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Dancer and the King?
The Dancer and the King is a Drama film.
Where was The Dancer and the King produced?
The Dancer and the King was produced in United States of America.