The Sphinx (1916)
Unbeknownst to each other, Charles Macklin and his widowed father Arthur are having an affair with an exotic dancer called The Sphinx. When both come to see her at the same time, Charles gets upset, denounces the Sphinx, and is knocked out by Arthur. Arthur then decides to marry the Sphinx, while Charles then resumes his affair with Frances, to whom he was engaged before he met the Sphinx.
Director: John G. Adolfi
Genre: Drama
Release Date: February 14, 1916
Cast
- Herbert Kelcey - Arthur Macklin
- Effie Shannon - The Sphinx
- Beatrice Noyes - Betty Macklin
- Charles Compton - Charles Macklin
- Louise Huff - Frances Evans
- William Bechtel - Monsieur Valentine
Screenplay
- Raymond L. Schrock (Story)
Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John G. Adolfi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sphinx about?
- Unbeknownst to each other, Charles Macklin and his widowed father Arthur are having an affair with an exotic dancer called The Sphinx. When both come to see her at the same time, Charles gets upset, denounces the Sphinx, and is knocked out by Arthur. Arthur then decides to marry the Sphinx, while Charles then resumes his affair with Frances, to whom he was engaged before he met the Sphinx.
- Who directed The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx was directed by John G. Adolfi.
- Who stars in The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx stars Herbert Kelcey, Effie Shannon, Beatrice Noyes, Charles Compton, Louise Huff, William Bechtel.
- What genre is The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx is a Drama film.
- Where was The Sphinx produced?
- The Sphinx was produced in United States of America.