The Bugler of Algiers
Synopsis
Gabrielle Picard (Elda Hall) and Pierre Dupont (Rupert Julian) are lovers in a small French village in the early 1870s; Gabrielle's brother Anatole (Kingsley Benedict) is Pierre's best friend. The two young men are called to service by their country and go to Algiers. Anatole becomes the bugler and one day when he is commanded to sound the retreat, he sounds for the troops to charge instead. Anatole becomes a hero because of his action, but when the two men make their victorious return home, they find the Picard home ransacked and Gabrielle gone.
Top Cast
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Ella Hall
Gabrielle
Kingsley Benedict
Anatole Picard
Rupert Julian
Pierre
Harry Carter
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Charles K. French
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Florence Noar
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Zoe Rae
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson
- Original Title
- The Bugler of Algiers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Elliott J. Clawson, Robert Hobart Davis, Perley Poore Sheehan
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Julian
Director
Elliott J. Clawson
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Bugler of Algiers about?
Gabrielle Picard (Elda Hall) and Pierre Dupont (Rupert Julian) are lovers in a small French village in the early 1870s; Gabrielle's brother Anatole (Kingsley Benedict) is Pierre's best friend. The two young men are called to service by their country and go to Algiers. Anatole becomes the bugler and one day when he is commanded to sound the retreat, he sounds for the troops to charge instead. Anatole becomes a hero because of his action, but when the two men make their victorious return home, they find the Picard home ransacked and Gabrielle gone.
Who directed The Bugler of Algiers?
The Bugler of Algiers was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Bugler of Algiers?
The principal cast of The Bugler of Algiers includes Ella Hall, Kingsley Benedict, Rupert Julian, Harry Carter, Charles K. French.
When was The Bugler of Algiers released and how long is it?
The Bugler of Algiers was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Bugler of Algiers based on a book or true story?
The Bugler of Algiers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hobart Davis", Novel: "Perley Poore Sheehan".