The Sorrows of Satan
Synopsis
Geoffrey Tempest is desperately in love with aspiring writer Mavis Claire, a tenant of his boardinghouse. Unable to marry her due to his poverty, in his anger, he curses God for abandoning him. Soon, Geoffrey meets Prince Lucio de Rimanez, a wealthy, urbane gentleman who informs Geoffrey that he's inherited a fortune, but that he must place himself in the Prince's hands in order to enjoy the fruits of his inheritance. What Geoffrey doesn't know is that Prince Lucio is actually Satan.
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Adolphe Menjou
Prince Lucio de Rimanez
Ricardo Cortez
Geoffrey Tempest
Carol Dempster
Mavis Claire
Lya De Putti
Princess Olga Godovsky
Ivan Lebedeff
Amiel
Marcia Harris
The Landlady
Lawrence D'Orsay
Lord Elton
Nellie Savage
The Dancer
Dorothy Hughes
Mavis's Chum
Josephine Dunn
Dorothy Nourse
Jean Fenwick
Barbara Barondess
Ruby Blaine
Claude Brooke
Eddie Dunn
Marriage Clerk (uncredited)
Eden Gray
Englishwoman in Lord Elton's Company (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
Minister (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$971
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Halsey
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- The Sorrows of Satan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $971
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Forrest Halsey, George C. Hull, John Russell, Marie Corelli
Hugo Riesenfeld
Arthur de Titta, Harry Fischbeck
James Smith, Julian Johnson
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Forrest Halsey
Screenplay
James Smith
Editor
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Julian Johnson
Editor
Arthur de Titta
Director of Photography
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sorrows of Satan
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What is The Sorrows of Satan about?
Geoffrey Tempest is desperately in love with aspiring writer Mavis Claire, a tenant of his boardinghouse. Unable to marry her due to his poverty, in his anger, he curses God for abandoning him. Soon, Geoffrey meets Prince Lucio de Rimanez, a wealthy, urbane gentleman who informs Geoffrey that he's inherited a fortune, but that he must place himself in the Prince's hands in order to enjoy the fruits of his inheritance. What Geoffrey doesn't know is that Prince Lucio is actually Satan.
Who directed The Sorrows of Satan?
The Sorrows of Satan was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Sorrows of Satan?
The principal cast of The Sorrows of Satan includes Adolphe Menjou, Ricardo Cortez, Carol Dempster, Lya De Putti, Ivan Lebedeff.
When was The Sorrows of Satan released and how long is it?
The Sorrows of Satan was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sorrows of Satan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sorrows of Satan was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
Is The Sorrows of Satan based on a book or true story?
The Sorrows of Satan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marie Corelli".