Daphne and the Pirate
Synopsis
Philip de Mornay, a courtier in the French royal court of the 18th century, falls in love with Daphne La Tour, the daughter of a nobleman. Knowing that her family would never approve of their marriage, he takes her and hides her in a brothel, but is soon captured by pirates. Soldiers looking for women to bring with them to a settlement across the ocean in Louisiana raid the brothel and take the girls, including Daphne. Later on the trip to the new world their ship is attacked by pirates--and she discovers that her lover Philip is on board the pirate ship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- Daphne and the Pirate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
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What is Daphne and the Pirate about?
Philip de Mornay, a courtier in the French royal court of the 18th century, falls in love with Daphne La Tour, the daughter of a nobleman. Knowing that her family would never approve of their marriage, he takes her and hides her in a brothel, but is soon captured by pirates. Soldiers looking for women to bring with them to a settlement across the ocean in Louisiana raid the brothel and take the girls, including Daphne. Later on the trip to the new world their ship is attacked by pirates--and she discovers that her lover Philip is on board the pirate ship.
Who directed Daphne and the Pirate?
Daphne and the Pirate was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Daphne and the Pirate?
The principal cast of Daphne and the Pirate includes Lillian Gish, Elliott Dexter, Walter Long, Howard Gaye, Lucille Young.
When was Daphne and the Pirate released and how long is it?
Daphne and the Pirate was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.