The Quest (1915)
QUAINT AND CLASSY COSTUMES
John Douglas, a high-society playboy, is a cynic concerning the women of his social set, and has a pictured ideal of the girl of his dreams. Wising to avoid the upcoming social season, he hops a freighter bound for the Orient. It sinks in mid-ocean and he, as the sole survivor, is washed upon a island, where he is rescued by Nia, daughter of the tribal chief, Neto.John is puzzled as all of the tribe are white people, but he learns from the tribal chief they are descendant's of English-origin who also are on the island because of a ship wreck a few hundred years ago.
Director: Harry A. Pollard
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 22, 1915
Cast
- Harry A. Pollard - John Douglas
- Lucille Ward - Mrs. Chalmers - the Hostess
- Joseph Singleton - De Villiers - a Man about Town / Neto - Tribal Chief
- Margarita Fischer - Nai
- Robyn Adair - Kaura - Tribal Sub-Chief
- William A. Carroll - The Tribal Priest
- Nan Christy - Helen Carruthers - a Social Butterfly
Screenplay
- F. McGrew Willis (Scenario Writer)
- F. McGrew Willis (Story)
Production: American Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
presumed lost
More Films by Director: Harry A. Pollard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Quest about?
- John Douglas, a high-society playboy, is a cynic concerning the women of his social set, and has a pictured ideal of the girl of his dreams. Wising to avoid the upcoming social season, he hops a freighter bound for the Orient. It sinks in mid-ocean and he, as the sole survivor, is washed upon a island, where he is rescued by Nia, daughter of the tribal chief, Neto.John is puzzled as all of the tribe are white people, but he learns from the tribal chief they are descendant's of English-origin who also are on the island because of a ship wreck a few hundred years ago.
- Who directed The Quest?
- The Quest was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
- Who stars in The Quest?
- The Quest stars Harry A. Pollard, Lucille Ward, Joseph Singleton, Margarita Fischer, Robyn Adair, William A. Carroll.
- How long is The Quest?
- The Quest has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Quest?
- The Quest is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Quest produced?
- The Quest was produced in United States of America.