Daphne and the Pirate (1916)
Philip de Mornay, a courtier in the French royal court of the 18th century, falls in love with Daphne La Tour, the daughter of a nobleman. Knowing that her family would never approve of their marriage, he takes her and hides her in a brothel, but is soon captured by pirates. Soldiers looking for women to bring with them to a settlement across the ocean in Louisiana raid the brothel and take the girls, including Daphne. Later on the trip to the new world their ship is attacked by pirates--and she discovers that her lover Philip is on board the pirate ship.
Director: Christy Cabanne
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 4, 1916
Cast
- Lillian Gish - Daphne La Tour
- Elliott Dexter - Philip de Mornay
- Walter Long - Jamie d'Arcy
- Howard Gaye - Prince Henri
- Lucille Young - Fanchette
- Richard Cummings - Francois La Tour
- Jack Cosgrave - Duc de Mornay
- Joseph Singleton
- George C. Pearce
- W.E. Lawrence
Screenplay
Production: Fine Arts Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daphne and the Pirate about?
- Philip de Mornay, a courtier in the French royal court of the 18th century, falls in love with Daphne La Tour, the daughter of a nobleman. Knowing that her family would never approve of their marriage, he takes her and hides her in a brothel, but is soon captured by pirates. Soldiers looking for women to bring with them to a settlement across the ocean in Louisiana raid the brothel and take the girls, including Daphne. Later on the trip to the new world their ship is attacked by pirates--and she discovers that her lover Philip is on board the pirate ship.
- Who directed Daphne and the Pirate?
- Daphne and the Pirate was directed by Christy Cabanne.
- Who stars in Daphne and the Pirate?
- Daphne and the Pirate stars Lillian Gish, Elliott Dexter, Walter Long, Howard Gaye, Lucille Young, Richard Cummings.
- How long is Daphne and the Pirate?
- Daphne and the Pirate has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Daphne and the Pirate?
- Daphne and the Pirate is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Daphne and the Pirate produced?
- Daphne and the Pirate was produced in United States of America.