The Cinema Murder (1919)
Aspiring actress Elizabeth Dalston, after rehearsing a murder scene for a movie, is fired by her director at the request of the company's Wall Street backer, Sylvanus Power. Although married, Power plans to make Elizabeth his mistress and offers the unsuspecting girl a dramatic education in England, to be followed by his building a theater for her. Traveling across England after school, Elizabeth witnesses a fight between two brothers, Philip and Douglas Romilly, which ends in Douglas' supposed death. On the steamer to America, Philip, disguised as Douglas, confides in Elizabeth that he was fighting to persuade Douglas not to leave his pregnant lover. Elizabeth believes him and in New York they fall in love. After she convinces Power to produce Philip's play, both the play and her acting are hits. When Power propositions Elizabeth and discovers her passion for Philip, he summons Scotland Yard detectives, but Douglas reappears and clears Philip. Power then graciously admits his defeat.
Cast
- Marion Davies - Elizabeth Dalston
- Peggy Parr - The Fiancée
- Eulalie Jensen - Mrs. Power
- Nigel Barrie - Philip Romilly
- W. Scott Moore - Douglas Romilly
- Anders Randolf - Sylvanus Power
- Reginald Barlow - Power's 'Man Friday'
Screenplay
- E. Phillips Oppenheim (Novel)
- Frances Marion (Scenario Writer)
- Frances Marion (Screenplay)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cinema Murder about?
- Aspiring actress Elizabeth Dalston, after rehearsing a murder scene for a movie, is fired by her director at the request of the company's Wall Street backer, Sylvanus Power. Although married, Power plans to make Elizabeth his mistress and offers the unsuspecting girl a dramatic education in England, to be followed by his building a theater for her. Traveling across England after school, Elizabeth witnesses a fight between two brothers, Philip and Douglas Romilly, which ends in Douglas' supposed death. On the steamer to America, Philip, disguised as Douglas, confides in Elizabeth that he was fighting to persuade Douglas not to leave his pregnant lover. Elizabeth believes him and in New York they fall in love. After she convinces Power to produce Philip's play, both the play and her acting are hits. When Power propositions Elizabeth and discovers her passion for Philip, he summons Scotland Yard detectives, but Douglas reappears and clears Philip. Power then graciously admits his defeat.
- Who directed The Cinema Murder?
- The Cinema Murder was directed by George D. Baker.
- Who stars in The Cinema Murder?
- The Cinema Murder stars Marion Davies, Peggy Parr, Eulalie Jensen, Nigel Barrie, W. Scott Moore, Anders Randolf.
- How long is The Cinema Murder?
- The Cinema Murder has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Cinema Murder?
- The Cinema Murder is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cinema Murder produced?
- The Cinema Murder was produced in United States of America.