The Spanish Dancer
“And now the perfect combination – the Negri of foreign-made triumphs in an American-produced super picture!”
Synopsis
The Spanish Dancer is the story of Maritana, a Romani girl who dances in courtyards and even tells people's fortunes. Despite her lowly position, Maritana wishes to be a Countess. Her ambitions are realized when she meets the handsome Count Don Cesar de Bazán, if only the King of Spain would stay out of their way!
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Pola Negri
Maritana
Antonio Moreno
Don Cesar de Bazan
Wallace Beery
King Philip IV
Kathlyn Williams
Queen Isabel of Bourbon
Robert Agnew
Juan
Gareth Hughes
Lazarillo
Adolphe Menjou
Don Salluste
Andre Lenoi
Velasquez
Henry Vogel
Olivarez
Anne Shirley
Don Balthazar Carlos (as Dawn O'Day)
Charles Stevenson
Cardinal's Ambassador
Edward Kipling
Marquis de Rotundo
George Berrell
Gypsy (uncredited)
Buck Black
Page (uncredited)
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Page (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Musketeer (uncredited)
Anastasia Georgina Kissel
Lady of the Spanish Court (uncredited)
Virginia Moon
Grandmother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix, June Mathis
- Original Title
- The Spanish Dancer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Beulah Marie Dix, June Mathis, Adolphe d'Ennery, Philippe Dumanoir, Victor Hugo
James Wong Howe
Helene Warne
Herbert Brenon
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
Herbert Brenon
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Helene Warne
Editor
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Beulah Marie Dix
Screenplay
June Mathis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spanish Dancer
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What is The Spanish Dancer about?
The Spanish Dancer is the story of Maritana, a Romani girl who dances in courtyards and even tells people's fortunes. Despite her lowly position, Maritana wishes to be a Countess. Her ambitions are realized when she meets the handsome Count Don Cesar de Bazán, if only the King of Spain would stay out of their way!
Who directed The Spanish Dancer?
The Spanish Dancer was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Spanish Dancer?
The principal cast of The Spanish Dancer includes Pola Negri, Antonio Moreno, Wallace Beery, Kathlyn Williams, Robert Agnew.
When was The Spanish Dancer released and how long is it?
The Spanish Dancer was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Is The Spanish Dancer based on a book or true story?
The Spanish Dancer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spanish Dancer?
The Spanish Dancer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).