The Despoiler
Synopsis
Movie mogul Thomas H. Ince may well have been the director of The Despoiler as indicated by the credits; but since Ince was known far and wide as a glory-hogger, it's also possible that one of his talented lieutenants wielded the megaphone. A Civil War drama, The Despoiler refuses to take sides, demonstrating that there are heroes and villains in both camps. Capturing a small town, Colonel Charles K. French orders his men to reclaim the funds raised for the enemy by the townsfolk. French's drunken, lacivious second-in-command Frank Keenan intends to extort money from the citizens by threatening the virtue of the town's female population.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince
- Original Title
- The Despoiler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
J.G. Hawks
Writer
Thomas H. Ince
Writer
Reginald Barker
Director
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What is The Despoiler about?
Movie mogul Thomas H. Ince may well have been the director of The Despoiler as indicated by the credits; but since Ince was known far and wide as a glory-hogger, it's also possible that one of his talented lieutenants wielded the megaphone. A Civil War drama, The Despoiler refuses to take sides, demonstrating that there are heroes and villains in both camps. Capturing a small town, Colonel Charles K. French orders his men to reclaim the funds raised for the enemy by the townsfolk. French's drunken, lacivious second-in-command Frank Keenan intends to extort money from the citizens by threatening the virtue of the town's female population.
Who directed The Despoiler?
The Despoiler was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Despoiler?
The principal cast of The Despoiler includes Frank Keenan, Enid Markey, Charles K. French, Roy Laidlaw, Fanny Midgley.
When was The Despoiler released and how long is it?
The Despoiler was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.