Headline
The World Theatre: 'Slave of Desire' - An Extraordinary Picture
Newspaper Source
Publication Date
1925-06-12
- Publication Year
1925
Page
6
Film Projector / Film(s)
Slave of Desire
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Actors
George Walsh
Director
George D. Baker
Writer
Alice D.G. Miller (adaptation)
Country
USA
Released
1923-10-04
Runtime
70 min
Genre
Drama
Language
None
Plot
Poet Raphael de Valentin is down on his luck until a friend introduces him into society. He meets the Countess Fedora, and after she reads his poems, his work becomes an overnight sensation.
Rated
Passed
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Summary
There was shown at the World Theatre last night a screen version of Balzac novel which is sure to delight patrons of the films. It is called 'Slave of Desire' and has been adapted from one of Honore de Balzac's most famous novels, 'The Magic Skin.' Film synopsis included. The cast is headed by George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. Others in the cast are William Orlamond, Wally Van, Edward Connelly, Eulalie Jensen, George Periolat, Nicholas de Buiz, William von Hardenburg, Harry Lorraine, Herbert Prior and Calvert Carter.
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