The Vixen (1916)
In this lost film, Theda Bara took the role of spoiled, deceiving nymphomaniac "vixen" Elsie Drummond. She wooed Wall Street businessman Martin Stevens (A. H. Van Buren) away from his interest in her sweet sister Helen (Mary G. Martin). She continued to seek after rich men, eventually marrying young statesman Knowles Murray (Herbert Heyes) (again stolen from Helen) - but still willing to be unfaithful with Stevens who had since regained his fortune. (filmsite.org)
Director: J. Gordon Edwards
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 3, 1916
Cast
- Theda Bara - Elsie Drummond
- Herbert Heyes - Knowles Murray
- A.H. Van Buren - Martin Stevens
- George Odell - Butler
- Carl Gerard
- Mary Martin - Helen Drummond
- George Clarke - Adm. Drummond
Screenplay
Cinematography: Phil Rosen
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, lost film
More Films by Director: J. Gordon Edwards
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vixen about?
- In this lost film, Theda Bara took the role of spoiled, deceiving nymphomaniac "vixen" Elsie Drummond. She wooed Wall Street businessman Martin Stevens (A. H. Van Buren) away from his interest in her sweet sister Helen (Mary G. Martin). She continued to seek after rich men, eventually marrying young statesman Knowles Murray (Herbert Heyes) (again stolen from Helen) - but still willing to be unfaithful with Stevens who had since regained his fortune. (filmsite.org)
- Who directed The Vixen?
- The Vixen was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
- Who stars in The Vixen?
- The Vixen stars Theda Bara, Herbert Heyes, A.H. Van Buren, George Odell, Carl Gerard, Mary Martin.
- How long is The Vixen?
- The Vixen has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Vixen?
- The Vixen is a Drama film.
- Where was The Vixen produced?
- The Vixen was produced in United States of America.