The Masked Bride
| The Masked Bride | |
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| Directed by | Christy Cabanne Josef von Sternberg (uncredited) |
| Written by | Carey Wilson (scenario) |
| Story by | Leon Abrams |
| Produced by | Metro Goldwyn Mayer |
| Starring | Mae Murray Francis X. Bushman Basil Rathbone |
| Cinematography | Oliver Marsh |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
The Masked Bride is a 1925 American silent romantic drama film, directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Mae Murray, Francis X. Bushman and Basil Rathbone.[1]
Synopsis
Apache dancer Gaby (Mae Murray) defies the Prefect of Police (Roy D'Arcy) after accosting millionaire Grover (Francis X. Bushman). The underlying truth is that Gaby was driven to theft of rich men by her partner Antoine (Basil Rathbone).
Cast
- Mae Murray - Gaby
- Francis X. Bushman - Grover
- Roy D'Arcy - Prefect of Police
- Basil Rathbone - Antoine
- Pauline Neff - Grover's Sister
- Chester Conklin - Wine Waiter
- Fred Warren - Vibout
- Leo White ... Floor Manager
Production notes
Josef von Sternberg was originally hired to direct the film. After two weeks of filming, he became frustrated with Mae Murray's behavior on the set and ordered the cameramen to film the rafters. He eventually walked out on the picture and was replaced by Christy Cabanne.[2][3]
References
- ^ The Masked Bride at silentera.com
- ^ Koszarski, Richard (1984). Great American Film Directors: In Photographs. Courier Dover Publications. p. 30. ISBN 0-486-24752-X.
- ^ Ankerich, Michael G. (2012). Mae Murray: The Girl with the Bee-Stung Lips. University Press of Kentucky. p. 332. ISBN 0-813-14038-2.
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