The Demon
Synopsis
Jim Lassells travels to Africa to obtain proof that his cousin Harold Brooks is dead as rumored, and learns that an Algerian sultan killed the rich American. Since it is assumed that Brooks was childless, Jim inherits his cousin's fortune. At a slave market he buys a young girl named Perdita and sends her to a convent in Corsica to be educated. Years later, Jim meets Perdita again while traveling through Corsica with the impecunious Duchess of Westgate and her daughter, Lady Lilah Grey. When the party stops at an inn, Jim discovers that Perdita is not only a Persian princess, but also the long-lost daughter of Brooks, and therefore the rightful heir to Brooks' fortune.
Top Cast
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Edith Storey
Princess Perdita
Lew Cody
Jim Lassells
Charles K. Gerrard
Tom Reardon
Virginia Chester
Lady Lilah Grey
Mollie McConnell
The Duchess of Westgate
Laura Winston
Aissa
Fred Malatesta
Count Theodore de Seramo
Frank Deshon
Prince Lorenzo di Rivoli
Alice Knowland
Señorita Selina Rossi
Anne Schaefer
Señorita Agatha Rossi
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George D. Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- George D. Baker, A.M. Williamson, C.N. Williamson
- Original Title
- The Demon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George D. Baker
George D. Baker, A.M. Williamson, C.N. Williamson
William C. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
George D. Baker
Director
William C. Thompson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Demon
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What is The Demon about?
Jim Lassells travels to Africa to obtain proof that his cousin Harold Brooks is dead as rumored, and learns that an Algerian sultan killed the rich American. Since it is assumed that Brooks was childless, Jim inherits his cousin's fortune. At a slave market he buys a young girl named Perdita and sends her to a convent in Corsica to be educated. Years later, Jim meets Perdita again while traveling through Corsica with the impecunious Duchess of Westgate and her daughter, Lady Lilah Grey. When the party stops at an inn, Jim discovers that Perdita is not only a Persian princess, but also the long-lost daughter of Brooks, and therefore the rightful heir to Brooks' fortune.
Who directed The Demon?
The Demon was directed by George D. Baker.
Who stars in The Demon?
The principal cast of The Demon includes Edith Storey, Lew Cody, Charles K. Gerrard, Virginia Chester, Mollie McConnell.
When was The Demon released and how long is it?
The Demon was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Demon based on a book or true story?
The Demon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.M. Williamson", Novel: "C.N. Williamson".