A Modern Sphinx (1916)
Asa, in love with Senneth but rejected for Essene, asks her sorcerer father, Kam, to magically force Senneth to reciprocate her love. Kam refuses. When Asa tries to poison Senneth, another sorcerer, Ram, intervenes with a 3,000-year spell of loveless rebirth.
Director: Charles Bartlett
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: February 15, 1916
Cast
- Winifred Greenwood - Asa & Zaida Grant (dual role)
- Edward Coxen - Francis Passmore
- George Field - Aster
- Charles Newton - Ram
- Nan Christy - Essene
- King Clark - Semeth
- Ella M. Morrison - Mrs. Grant
- Eugene Burr
- Robert Klein
Production: American Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Charles Bartlett
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Modern Sphinx about?
- Asa, in love with Senneth but rejected for Essene, asks her sorcerer father, Kam, to magically force Senneth to reciprocate her love. Kam refuses. When Asa tries to poison Senneth, another sorcerer, Ram, intervenes with a 3,000-year spell of loveless rebirth.
- Who directed A Modern Sphinx?
- A Modern Sphinx was directed by Charles Bartlett.
- Who stars in A Modern Sphinx?
- A Modern Sphinx stars Winifred Greenwood, Edward Coxen, George Field, Charles Newton, Nan Christy, King Clark.
- How long is A Modern Sphinx?
- A Modern Sphinx has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is A Modern Sphinx?
- A Modern Sphinx is a Drama film.
- Where was A Modern Sphinx produced?
- A Modern Sphinx was produced in United States of America.