Inspiration (1915 film)
| Inspiration | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Audrey Munson in Inspiration | |
| Directed by | George Foster Platt |
| Written by | Virginia Tyler Hudson (scenario) |
| Produced by | Edwin Thanhouser |
| Starring | Audrey Munson Thomas A. Curran |
| Cinematography | Lawrence E. Williams |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film Corporation |
Release dates | November 18, 1915 (US) April 21, 1918 (US re-release) |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Inspiration is a 1915 American silent drama film written by Virginia Tyler Hudson and directed by George Foster Platt and starring Audrey Munson. It is notable for being the first non-pornographic American film to feature full nudity of a woman. On reissue in 1918, the film was called The Perfect Model. All copies of the movie are believed to have been lost.[1]
Plot
A young sculptor searches for the perfect model to inspire his work. He finds a poverty-stricken girl who he thinks is the one he has been looking for. When she wanders off, he visits all the famous statues in Manhattan hoping to find her again.
Cast
- Audrey Munson as The Model
- Thomas A. Curran as The Artist
- George Marlo as The Artist's Friend
- Bert Delaney as The Artist's Friend
- Carey L. Hastings - Undetermined Role
- Ethyle Cooke - Undetermined Role
- Louise Emerald Bates - Undetermined Role
Reception
The censors were reluctant to ban the film, fearing they would also have to ban Renaissance art. The film was a box office success, though the reviews were very polarized.
See also
References
- ^ "Inspiration". silentera.com. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
External links
- Inspiration at IMDb
- Inspiration at AllMovie
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