The Dancing Girl
“Famous Players presents Florence Reed in the Famous Emotional Drama THE DANCING GIRL in five reels”
Synopsis
Drusilla Ives, a young Quaker girl living on an isolated island, leaves to become the servant of the spendthrift Duke of Guisenberry in London, who is the Lord of her village. She finds that she is attracted to the bustling city's night life, and when the duke discovers that she is a fine dancer, he helps her turn professional. In short order she becomes known as Diana Valrose, the city's favorite dancer. Unfortunately, her strict father and her Quaker fiancee, John Christison, back on the island find out about her newfound fame and career and strongly disapprove--her father places a curse on her and her boyfriend marries her sister Faith. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Arthur Jones
- Original Title
- The Dancing Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Henry Arthur Jones
Daniel Frohman
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Henry Arthur Jones
Writer
Daniel Frohman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancing Girl
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What is The Dancing Girl about?
Drusilla Ives, a young Quaker girl living on an isolated island, leaves to become the servant of the spendthrift Duke of Guisenberry in London, who is the Lord of her village. She finds that she is attracted to the bustling city's night life, and when the duke discovers that she is a fine dancer, he helps her turn professional. In short order she becomes known as Diana Valrose, the city's favorite dancer. Unfortunately, her strict father and her Quaker fiancee, John Christison, back on the island find out about her newfound fame and career and strongly disapprove--her father places a curse on her and her boyfriend marries her sister Faith. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Dancing Girl?
The Dancing Girl was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Dancing Girl?
The principal cast of The Dancing Girl includes Florence Reed, Fuller Mellish, Lorraine Huling, William Russell, Malcolm Williams.
When was The Dancing Girl released and how long is it?
The Dancing Girl was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.