The Witch Woman (1918)
Seduced and abandoned by the caddish Louis La Farge shepherdess Marie Beaupre is cast out of the village and forced to survive in the mountains alone. Driven mad she becomes known as “the witch woman” until hypnotist Dr. Cochefort and his friend Delaunay encounter her while on a hunting trip, take her to Paris, and effectuate a cure at which time she becomes heir to Delaunay's fortune. All seems clear sailing until Marie is introduced to Louis's twin brother Maurice and mistaking him for Louis sets forth on a plan for revenge.
Director: Travers Vale
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 8, 1918
Cast
- Ethel Clayton - Marie Beaupre
- Frank Mayo - Louis La Farge
- Jack Drumier - Delaunay
- Louise Vale - Andrea Montignac
- John Ardizoni - Dr. Cochefort
- Robert Emmett Tansey - Paul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)
Screenplay
- Willard Mack (Story)
Production: World Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning
Keywords
insanity, library of congress, partially lost film
More Films by Director: Travers Vale
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Witch Woman about?
- Seduced and abandoned by the caddish Louis La Farge shepherdess Marie Beaupre is cast out of the village and forced to survive in the mountains alone. Driven mad she becomes known as “the witch woman” until hypnotist Dr. Cochefort and his friend Delaunay encounter her while on a hunting trip, take her to Paris, and effectuate a cure at which time she becomes heir to Delaunay's fortune. All seems clear sailing until Marie is introduced to Louis's twin brother Maurice and mistaking him for Louis sets forth on a plan for revenge.
- Who directed The Witch Woman?
- The Witch Woman was directed by Travers Vale.
- Who stars in The Witch Woman?
- The Witch Woman stars Ethel Clayton, Frank Mayo, Jack Drumier, Louise Vale, John Ardizoni, Robert Emmett Tansey.
- How long is The Witch Woman?
- The Witch Woman has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Witch Woman?
- The Witch Woman is a Drama film.
- Where was The Witch Woman produced?
- The Witch Woman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Witch Woman?
- The themes of The Witch Woman include: Existential Dread and Questioning.