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
Release Date: January 1, 1913
Cast
- Mistinguett - Fernande, dite 'La Glu'
- Paul Capellani - Marie-Pierre
- Henry Krauss - Dr. Paul Cézambre
- Cécile Guyon - Anaïk
- Gina Barbieri - Marie des anges
Screenplay
- Albert Capellani (Adaptation)
- Jean Richepin (Novel)
Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Albert Capellani
More Films in Genre: Drama
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.