The Marble Heart
Synopsis
Therese Roger, daughter of a West Indian planter, whose parents are murdered while she is a baby, becomes the adopted daughter of her aunt, Madame Roger, keeper of a haberdashery shop in one of the smaller villages in southern France. She grows up with Camille, Madame Roger's son, a sickly, sexless creature, whom she ultimately marries in deference to her aunt's wishes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenean Buel
- Screenplay & Story
- Émile Zola, Herbert Brenon
- Original Title
- The Marble Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenean Buel
Émile Zola, Herbert Brenon
Department Leadership Roster
Kenean Buel
Director
Herbert Brenon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marble Heart
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What is The Marble Heart about?
Therese Roger, daughter of a West Indian planter, whose parents are murdered while she is a baby, becomes the adopted daughter of her aunt, Madame Roger, keeper of a haberdashery shop in one of the smaller villages in southern France. She grows up with Camille, Madame Roger's son, a sickly, sexless creature, whom she ultimately marries in deference to her aunt's wishes.
Who directed The Marble Heart?
The Marble Heart was directed by Kenean Buel.
Who stars in The Marble Heart?
The principal cast of The Marble Heart includes Violet Horner, Louise Rial, Walter Miller, Rhy Alexander, Henry Armetta.
When was The Marble Heart released and how long is it?
The Marble Heart was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Marble Heart based on a book or true story?
The Marble Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Marble Heart?
The Marble Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).