The Dumb Girl of Portici
Synopsis
Fenella, a poor Italian girl, falls in love with a Spanish nobleman, but their affair triggers a revolution and national catastrophe.
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Anna Pavlova
Fenella
Rupert Julian
Masaniello
Wadsworth Harris
Duke d'Arcos
Douglas Gerrard
Alphonso
Jack Holt
Conde
Betty Schade
Isabella
Edna Maison
Elvira
Jack Hoxie
Perrone
William Wolbert
Pietro
Laura Oakley
Rilla
Nigel De Brulier
Father Francisco
George A. Williams
Joe Murphy
Man in Crowd at madman Masaniello Gathering
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Weber, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, Germain Delavigne, Eugène Scribe
- Original Title
- The Dumb Girl of Portici
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Lois Weber, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, Germain Delavigne, Eugène Scribe
Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley, Carl Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Lois Weber
Producer
Phillips Smalley
Producer
Lois Weber
Director
Phillips Smalley
Director
Carl Laemmle
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dumb Girl of Portici
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dumb Girl of Portici about?
Fenella, a poor Italian girl, falls in love with a Spanish nobleman, but their affair triggers a revolution and national catastrophe.
Who directed The Dumb Girl of Portici?
The Dumb Girl of Portici was directed by Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley.
Who stars in The Dumb Girl of Portici?
The principal cast of The Dumb Girl of Portici includes Anna Pavlova, Rupert Julian, Wadsworth Harris, Douglas Gerrard, Jack Holt.
When was The Dumb Girl of Portici released and how long is it?
The Dumb Girl of Portici was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.