The White Rose (1923)

The Glorification of a Woman's Eternal Love

The White Rose (1923) poster

A wealthy young Southern aristocrat, Joseph, graduates from a seminary and, before he takes charge of his assigned parish, decides to go out and see what "the real world" is all about. He winds up in New Orleans and finds himself attracted to a poor, unsophisticated orphan girl, Bessie. One thing leads to another, and before long Bessie finds that she is pregnant with Joseph's child.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joseph Carl Breil
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer, Hendrik Sartov
Production: D.W. Griffith Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Lustful Desire and Seduction

Keywords

seduction, aristocrat, southern

More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Rose about?
A wealthy young Southern aristocrat, Joseph, graduates from a seminary and, before he takes charge of his assigned parish, decides to go out and see what "the real world" is all about. He winds up in New Orleans and finds himself attracted to a poor, unsophisticated orphan girl, Bessie. One thing leads to another, and before long Bessie finds that she is pregnant with Joseph's child.
Who directed The White Rose?
The White Rose was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The White Rose?
The White Rose stars Mae Marsh, Carol Dempster, Ivor Novello, Neil Hamilton, Lucille La Verne, Porter Strong.
How long is The White Rose?
The White Rose has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The White Rose?
The White Rose is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The White Rose produced?
The White Rose was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The White Rose?
The themes of The White Rose include: Lustful Desire and Seduction.