The Illustrious Prince
Synopsis
The Japanese Prince Maiyo is in London to avenge the death of his father who years earlier committed hara-kiri because he had been financially ruined by an English swindler. The Prince warns his friend, the Duke of Devenham, that the Count de la Mar is attempting to seduce the Duke's bored American wife, and then is told by his servant Soto that the Count is the man who killed his father. During a foggy night, the Count, planning to elope with the Duchess, is killed in a taxi with the sword that the Prince's father used to kill himself. Although the American sister of the Duke, Penelope Morse, who loves the Prince, pleads with him to leave before being arrested, he will not perform such a cowardly act. After Soto confesses murdering the Count because he wronged his daughter years ago, the Prince is freed, but because of the racial barrier, he bids a sad farewell to Penelope and leaves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Worthington
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Phillips Oppenheim, Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- The Illustrious Prince
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Haworth Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Worthington
E. Phillips Oppenheim, Richard Schayer
Department Leadership Roster
William Worthington
Director
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Writer
Richard Schayer
Writer
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What is The Illustrious Prince about?
The Japanese Prince Maiyo is in London to avenge the death of his father who years earlier committed hara-kiri because he had been financially ruined by an English swindler. The Prince warns his friend, the Duke of Devenham, that the Count de la Mar is attempting to seduce the Duke's bored American wife, and then is told by his servant Soto that the Count is the man who killed his father. During a foggy night, the Count, planning to elope with the Duchess, is killed in a taxi with the sword that the Prince's father used to kill himself. Although the American sister of the Duke, Penelope Morse, who loves the Prince, pleads with him to leave before being arrested, he will not perform such a cowardly act. After Soto confesses murdering the Count because he wronged his daughter years ago, the Prince is freed, but because of the racial barrier, he bids a sad farewell to Penelope and leaves.
Who directed The Illustrious Prince?
The Illustrious Prince was directed by William Worthington.
Who stars in The Illustrious Prince?
The principal cast of The Illustrious Prince includes Sessue Hayakawa, Mabel Ballin, Harry Lonsdale, Beverly Travers, Robert Lawler.
When was The Illustrious Prince released and how long is it?
The Illustrious Prince was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.