The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1929)
This first cinematic version of the classic book is a part-talkie, although the only surviving print is silent (housed in the George Eastman House, Rochester, NY). It is a straight-forward telling of the intermingled lives of a group of strangers doomed to die in a collapsing bridge accident. The Art Direction, paltry and unremarkable, surprisingly won an Oscar over the far more remarkable work nominated in THE IRON MASK. The special effect scene of the lovers plummeting with the bridge into the chasm is unforgettable and remarkably done.
Director: Charles Brabin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: March 30, 1929
Cast
- Lili Damita - Camila (La Perichole)
- Ernest Torrence - Uncle Pio
- Raquel Torres - Pepita
- Don Alvarado - Manuel
- Duncan Renaldo - Esteban
- Henry B. Walthall - Father Juniper
- Michael Vavitch - Viceroy
- Emily Fitzroy - Marquesa
- Jane Winton - Doña Carla
Screenplay
Cinematography: Merritt B. Gerstad
Editing: Margaret Booth
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
nun, bridge, pulitzer prize, priest
More Films by Director: Charles Brabin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bridge of San Luis Rey about?
- This first cinematic version of the classic book is a part-talkie, although the only surviving print is silent (housed in the George Eastman House, Rochester, NY). It is a straight-forward telling of the intermingled lives of a group of strangers doomed to die in a collapsing bridge accident. The Art Direction, paltry and unremarkable, surprisingly won an Oscar over the far more remarkable work nominated in THE IRON MASK. The special effect scene of the lovers plummeting with the bridge into the chasm is unforgettable and remarkably done.
- Who directed The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey was directed by Charles Brabin.
- Who stars in The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey stars Lili Damita, Ernest Torrence, Raquel Torres, Don Alvarado, Duncan Renaldo, Henry B. Walthall.
- How long is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey is a Drama film.
- Where was The Bridge of San Luis Rey produced?
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
- The themes of The Bridge of San Luis Rey include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.