Belphegor the Mountebank (1921 film)
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Belphegor the Mountebank is a 1921 British silent film
directed by Bert Wynne
and starring Milton Rosmer
, Kathleen Vaughan
and Warwick Ward
. It is based on the play Belphegor, the mountebank : or, Woman's constancy from the 1850s by Charles Webb. Webb's own play was a translation and adaptation of Adolphe D'Ennery
's "aillasse.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
directed by Bert Wynne
Bert Wynne
-Selected filmography:Director* The Manchester Man * The Call of the East Actor* The Game of Liberty * When Knights Were Bold * The Manxman * Tom Jones -External links:...
and starring Milton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He was born in Southport, Lancashire on 4 November 1881. He made his screen debut in the 1916 film The Mystery of a Hansom Cab and continued to act in film and television until 1956...
, Kathleen Vaughan
Kathleen Vaughan
-Selected filmography:* Handy Andy * Corinthian Jack * Belphegor the Mountebank * The Adventures of Mr. Pickwick * The Crimson Circle * The Last Hour...
and Warwick Ward
Warwick Ward
Warwick Ward was an English actor and film producer. He appeared in 64 films between 1919 and 1933. He also produced 19 films between 1931 and 1958.He was born in St...
. It is based on the play Belphegor, the mountebank : or, Woman's constancy from the 1850s by Charles Webb. Webb's own play was a translation and adaptation of Adolphe D'Ennery
Adolphe d'Ennery
Adolphe Philippe d'Ennery or Dennery was a French Jewish dramatist and novelist.Born in Paris, his real surname was Philippe...
's "aillasse.
Plot
The plot centres around the character Belphegor, a nobleman by birth whose life circumstances change and who is forced to take up the life of a traveling showman.Cast
- Milton RosmerMilton RosmerMilton Rosmer was a British actor, film director and screenwriter. He was born in Southport, Lancashire on 4 November 1881. He made his screen debut in the 1916 film The Mystery of a Hansom Cab and continued to act in film and television until 1956...
as Belphegor - Kathleen Vaughan as Pauline de Blangy
- Warwick WardWarwick WardWarwick Ward was an English actor and film producer. He appeared in 64 films between 1919 and 1933. He also produced 19 films between 1931 and 1958.He was born in St...
as Laverennes - Nancy PriceNancy PriceNancy Price, CBE , was an English actress on stage and screen, authoress and theatre director. Her acting career began in a repertory theatre company before progressing to the London stage, silent films, talkies and finally television. In addition to appearing on stage she became involved in...
as Countess de Blangy - Margaret Dean as Madeleine
- Peter Coleman as Fanfaronade
- Leal Douglas as Catherine
- R.Heaton Grey as Comte de Blangy
- A.Harding Steerman as Duc de Sarola
External links
- Belphegor the Mountebank at BFI Film & TV Database
- Belphegor the Mountebank at Silent Era