The Despoiler (1915)
Movie mogul Thomas H. Ince may well have been the director of The Despoiler as indicated by the credits; but since Ince was known far and wide as a glory-hogger, it's also possible that one of his talented lieutenants wielded the megaphone. A Civil War drama, The Despoiler refuses to take sides, demonstrating that there are heroes and villains in both camps. Capturing a small town, Colonel Charles K. French orders his men to reclaim the funds raised for the enemy by the townsfolk. French's drunken, lacivious second-in-command Frank Keenan intends to extort money from the citizens by threatening the virtue of the town's female population.
Director: Reginald Barker
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 15, 1915
Cast
- Frank Keenan - The Emir
- Enid Markey - Sylvia Damien
- Charles K. French - Col. Damien
- Roy Laidlaw - The Mayor
- Fanny Midgley - The Abbess
- Aggie Herring - The Nun (as Agnes Herring)
Screenplay
Production: Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Reginald Barker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Despoiler about?
- Movie mogul Thomas H. Ince may well have been the director of The Despoiler as indicated by the credits; but since Ince was known far and wide as a glory-hogger, it's also possible that one of his talented lieutenants wielded the megaphone. A Civil War drama, The Despoiler refuses to take sides, demonstrating that there are heroes and villains in both camps. Capturing a small town, Colonel Charles K. French orders his men to reclaim the funds raised for the enemy by the townsfolk. French's drunken, lacivious second-in-command Frank Keenan intends to extort money from the citizens by threatening the virtue of the town's female population.
- Who directed The Despoiler?
- The Despoiler was directed by Reginald Barker.
- Who stars in The Despoiler?
- The Despoiler stars Frank Keenan, Enid Markey, Charles K. French, Roy Laidlaw, Fanny Midgley, Aggie Herring.
- How long is The Despoiler?
- The Despoiler has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Despoiler?
- The Despoiler is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Despoiler produced?
- The Despoiler was produced in United States of America.