The Marionettes
Synopsis
Fernande de Ferney, a young French girl, has spent her time between the convent and the country home of her uncle, where she has learned to passionately love Roger, the son of the Marquise de Monclars. He marries her for her fortune, but does not value what he has so lightly won until she profits by the lesson taught in the little marionette play written by their friend, Nizerolles, and finds that men are much like marionettes.
Top Cast
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Clara Kimball Young
Fernande de Monclars
Nigel Barrie
Roger de Monclars
Alec B. Francis
Nizerolles
Louise Bates
Madame de Lancey
Carey L. Hastings
Julie
Edward Kimball
Professor de Ferney
Florence Atkinson
Madame de Jussy
Mrs. Helen Simpson
Madame de Valmont
Mrs. Madeline Cadeux
Madame de Briey
Hazel Washburn
Baronne Durieu
Corliss Giles
Pierre Vareine
Ethel Winthrop
Marquise de Monclars
Sam V. Phillips
John Dudley
Henry Warwick
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Chapin, Pierre Wolff
- Original Title
- The Marionettes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Frederick Chapin, Pierre Wolff
Jacques Bizeul
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
Director
Jacques Bizeul
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marionettes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Marionettes about?
Fernande de Ferney, a young French girl, has spent her time between the convent and the country home of her uncle, where she has learned to passionately love Roger, the son of the Marquise de Monclars. He marries her for her fortune, but does not value what he has so lightly won until she profits by the lesson taught in the little marionette play written by their friend, Nizerolles, and finds that men are much like marionettes.
Who directed The Marionettes?
The Marionettes was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in The Marionettes?
The principal cast of The Marionettes includes Clara Kimball Young, Nigel Barrie, Alec B. Francis, Louise Bates, Carey L. Hastings.
When was The Marionettes released and how long is it?
The Marionettes was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.