The Siren (1913)

La Glu tells the story of a woman, separated from her husband, and of evil reputation, who at a summer resort tries to capture the fortune of a wealthy aristocrat whose nephew had been in love with her, and is herself caught in the toils of her interest in a poor and primitive Breton lobster-fisherman. His simple soul discovering the past career and the heartlessness of the Parisian woman, in despair he tries to kill himself by throwing him-self on the rocks. When the Glu, the name given to the woman in question, tries to see the youth, his mother kills her with a mallet on the steps leading to the room of the invalid.

Director: Albert Capellani
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 62 min
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Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

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based on novel or book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Siren about?
La Glu tells the story of a woman, separated from her husband, and of evil reputation, who at a summer resort tries to capture the fortune of a wealthy aristocrat whose nephew had been in love with her, and is herself caught in the toils of her interest in a poor and primitive Breton lobster-fisherman. His simple soul discovering the past career and the heartlessness of the Parisian woman, in despair he tries to kill himself by throwing him-self on the rocks. When the Glu, the name given to the woman in question, tries to see the youth, his mother kills her with a mallet on the steps leading to the room of the invalid.
Who directed The Siren?
The Siren was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in The Siren?
The Siren stars Mistinguett, Paul Capellani, Henry Krauss, Cécile Guyon, Gina Barbieri.
How long is The Siren?
The Siren has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is The Siren?
The Siren is a Drama film.
Where was The Siren produced?
The Siren was produced in France.