Carmen (1913)
A three-reel version of the famous stage production. Don Jose, the hero of the famous book by Prosper Merimee, and Bizet's celebrated opera, was born in the Basque Provinces of Spain. He was a young, good-looking peasant, devoted to his old mother, and greatly in love with his pretty sweetheart, Mercedes. The plans of Jose and Mercedes for an early marriage were rudely dissipated by the news that the young man had been drafted for service in the Spanish army. Jose comforted his mother and Mercedes, telling them that he would soon return and they would never be separated again.
Director: Lucius Henderson
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: May 26, 1913
Cast
- Marguerite Snow - Carmen
- William Garwood - Don José
- William Russell - Escamillo, the Toreador
- Francelia Billington - Don José's Sweetheart, Micaëla
- Burton Law
- Jean Darnell
- Peggie Reid - Mercedes
Screenplay
- Prosper Mérimée (Story)
- Prosper Mérimée (Original Story)
Production: Thanhouser Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lucius Henderson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carmen about?
- A three-reel version of the famous stage production. Don Jose, the hero of the famous book by Prosper Merimee, and Bizet's celebrated opera, was born in the Basque Provinces of Spain. He was a young, good-looking peasant, devoted to his old mother, and greatly in love with his pretty sweetheart, Mercedes. The plans of Jose and Mercedes for an early marriage were rudely dissipated by the news that the young man had been drafted for service in the Spanish army. Jose comforted his mother and Mercedes, telling them that he would soon return and they would never be separated again.
- Who directed Carmen?
- Carmen was directed by Lucius Henderson.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Marguerite Snow, William Garwood, William Russell, Francelia Billington, Burton Law, Jean Darnell.
- How long is Carmen?
- Carmen has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Carmen?
- Carmen is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Carmen produced?
- Carmen was produced in United States of America.