La belle Russe (1919)

The celebrated stage drama by David Belasco. Miss Bara plays the most extraordinary dual role in the history of photoplays.

La belle Russe (1919) poster

In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wicked one, and Fleurette, the nice one. They're Parisian dancers, and Fleurette marries Philip Sackton (Warburton Gamble). However, Sackton is a member of Britain's snooty aristocracy, and his family disinherits him.

Director: Charles Brabin
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film, fox vault fire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La belle Russe about?
In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wicked one, and Fleurette, the nice one. They're Parisian dancers, and Fleurette marries Philip Sackton (Warburton Gamble). However, Sackton is a member of Britain's snooty aristocracy, and his family disinherits him.
Who directed La belle Russe?
La belle Russe was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in La belle Russe?
La belle Russe stars Theda Bara, Warburton Gamble, Marian Stewart, Robert Lee Keeling, William B. Davidson, Alice Wilson.
How long is La belle Russe?
La belle Russe has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is La belle Russe?
La belle Russe is a Romance film.
Where was La belle Russe produced?
La belle Russe was produced in United States of America.