The Crown of Shame
De Kroon der Schande
Synopsis
Jess Newton falls in love with Bruce Ravenhurst, but her father does not approve of the marriage. Bruce leaves for Africa to take part in an expedition, overcome with grief. Jess and her father also leave for Africa. There, Bruce and Jess's father become friends. Meanwhile, Bruce's cousin Hubert, who expects Bruce not to return, marries under Bruce's name in order to claim his inheritance. During an attack, Bruce goes missing and is presumed dead, and Jess returns to England, where Bruce is accused of bigamy. Fortunately, Bruce, who managed to escape despite being wounded, also returns, so that everything can be cleared up. The film has largely been lost – only a single fragment has survived.
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De kroon der schande
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-16
Top Cast
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Annie Bos
Jess Newton
Jan van Dommelen
Graaf Ravenhurst
Tilly Perin-Bouwmeester
Passagier op boot
Adolphe Engers
Ernst Winar
Butler
Willem Faassen
Passagier op boot
W.F. Gobius
Leni Marcus
Henny Van Merle
Gerard van den Steur
Kleermaker
Tonny Stevens
Jaap à Cohen Treves
Butler
Hans Tiemeyer
Kind
Lola Cornero
Deborah Plunt
Willem van der Veer
Newton
Else Dankmeijer
Danseres
Johanna de Vries
Mien Duymaer Van Twist
Gravin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurits Binger
- Original Title
- De Kroon der Schande
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmfabriek-Hollandia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurits Binger
Maurits Binger
Department Leadership Roster
Maurits Binger
Director
Maurits Binger
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crown of Shame
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What is The Crown of Shame about?
Jess Newton falls in love with Bruce Ravenhurst, but her father does not approve of the marriage. Bruce leaves for Africa to take part in an expedition, overcome with grief. Jess and her father also leave for Africa. There, Bruce and Jess's father become friends. Meanwhile, Bruce's cousin Hubert, who expects Bruce not to return, marries under Bruce's name in order to claim his inheritance. During an attack, Bruce goes missing and is presumed dead, and Jess returns to England, where Bruce is accused of bigamy. Fortunately, Bruce, who managed to escape despite being wounded, also returns, so that everything can be cleared up. The film has largely been lost – only a single fragment has survived.
Who directed The Crown of Shame?
The Crown of Shame was directed by Maurits Binger.
Who stars in The Crown of Shame?
The principal cast of The Crown of Shame includes Annie Bos, Jan van Dommelen, Tilly Perin-Bouwmeester, Adolphe Engers, Ernst Winar.
When was The Crown of Shame released and how long is it?
The Crown of Shame was released in 1918 with a total runtime of Unknown.