Queen Kelly
“The silent film masterpiece that never was... Until now.”
Synopsis
A convent girl is abducted and seduced by a prince before being sent off to a brothel in East Africa.
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Queen Kelly – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-12
Top Cast
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Gloria Swanson
Kitty Kelly / Queen Kelly
Walter Byron
Prince Wolfram
Seena Owen
Queen Regina V
Sylvia Ashton
Kelly's Aunt (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Prince Wolfram's Valet (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Prince Wolfram's Lackey (uncredited)
Rae Daggett
Coughdrops (uncredited)
Robert Frazier
Catholic Priest (uncredited)
Florence Gibson
Kelly's Aunt (uncredited)
Madge Hunt
Mother Superior (uncredited)
Tully Marshall
Jan Vryheid (uncredited)
Ann Morgan
Maid Escorting Kelly to Altar (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Kali Sana - Aunt's Cook (uncredited)
Lucille Van Lent
Prince Wolfram's Maid (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brincken
Prince Wolfram's Adjutant (uncredited)
Gordon Westcott
Lackey (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival (4K Reconstruction)
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian Ainslee, Erich von Stroheim
- Original Score
- Adolph Tandler
- Original Title
- Queen Kelly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Gloria Swanson Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich von Stroheim
Marian Ainslee, Erich von Stroheim
Adolph Tandler
Gordon Pollock, Paul Ivano
Viola Lawrence
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim
Department Leadership Roster
Erich von Stroheim
Director
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Gordon Pollock
Director of Photography
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Adolph Tandler
Original Music Composer
Marian Ainslee
Writer
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
Producer
Gloria Swanson
Producer
Erich von Stroheim
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Kelly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Queen Kelly about?
A convent girl is abducted and seduced by a prince before being sent off to a brothel in East Africa.
Who directed Queen Kelly?
Queen Kelly was directed by Erich von Stroheim.
Who stars in Queen Kelly?
The principal cast of Queen Kelly includes Gloria Swanson, Walter Byron, Seena Owen, Sylvia Ashton, Wilson Benge.
When was Queen Kelly released and how long is it?
Queen Kelly was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Queen Kelly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen Kelly was composed by Adolph Tandler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Queen Kelly?
Queen Kelly holds official age classifications: FR: TP.