The Dancer and the King
Synopsis
The secretary of the young king of Bavarre sees and is impressed with a little girl. He watches her dancing in the street. When her father dies, the secretary takes the little dancer under his care and in time she becomes the premiere danseuse of the capital. The young king sees her and becomes infatuated. To win her, he showers attention and riches and in turn she pleads for the poor of the nation. The king grants her request, thereby incurring the enmity of the nobility, who lay all the blame for his acts at the little dancer's door.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Étienne Arnaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Carewe, J. Searle Dawley
- Original Title
- The Dancer and the King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Charles E. Blaney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Étienne Arnaud
Edwin Carewe, J. Searle Dawley
Department Leadership Roster
Étienne Arnaud
Director
Edwin Carewe
Writer
J. Searle Dawley
Writer
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What is The Dancer and the King about?
The secretary of the young king of Bavarre sees and is impressed with a little girl. He watches her dancing in the street. When her father dies, the secretary takes the little dancer under his care and in time she becomes the premiere danseuse of the capital. The young king sees her and becomes infatuated. To win her, he showers attention and riches and in turn she pleads for the poor of the nation. The king grants her request, thereby incurring the enmity of the nobility, who lay all the blame for his acts at the little dancer's door.
Who directed The Dancer and the King?
The Dancer and the King was directed by Étienne Arnaud.
Who stars in The Dancer and the King?
The principal cast of The Dancer and the King includes Cecil Spooner, Victor Sutherland, Arthur Evans, Howard Lang, Marquita Dwight.
When was The Dancer and the King released and how long is it?
The Dancer and the King was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 50m.