Carmen
Synopsis
A three-reel version of the famous stage production. Don Jose, the hero of the famous book by Prosper Merimee, and Bizet's celebrated opera, was born in the Basque Provinces of Spain. He was a young, good-looking peasant, devoted to his old mother, and greatly in love with his pretty sweetheart, Mercedes. The plans of Jose and Mercedes for an early marriage were rudely dissipated by the news that the young man had been drafted for service in the Spanish army. Jose comforted his mother and Mercedes, telling them that he would soon return and they would never be separated again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucius Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucius Henderson
Prosper Mérimée
Department Leadership Roster
Lucius Henderson
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carmen about?
A three-reel version of the famous stage production. Don Jose, the hero of the famous book by Prosper Merimee, and Bizet's celebrated opera, was born in the Basque Provinces of Spain. He was a young, good-looking peasant, devoted to his old mother, and greatly in love with his pretty sweetheart, Mercedes. The plans of Jose and Mercedes for an early marriage were rudely dissipated by the news that the young man had been drafted for service in the Spanish army. Jose comforted his mother and Mercedes, telling them that he would soon return and they would never be separated again.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Lucius Henderson.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Marguerite Snow, William Garwood, William Russell, Francelia Billington, Burton Law.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carmen?
Carmen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).