The Empress
Synopsis
After the success of his painting "The Empress," artist DeBaudry (William Morse) takes his model, Nedra (Doris Kenyon), to a roadhouse and, unbeknownst to her, registers them as Mr. and Mrs. The roadhouse proprietor, who is also a part-time blackmailer, takes a photo of them together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai French Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Guy-Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Chapin, Alice Guy-Blaché, Holbrook Blinn
- Original Title
- The Empress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Popular Plays and Players Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Guy-Blaché
Frederick Chapin, Alice Guy-Blaché, Holbrook Blinn
John G. Haas
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Guy-Blaché
Director
Alice Guy-Blaché
Writer
Holbrook Blinn
Writer
John G. Haas
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Empress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Empress about?
After the success of his painting "The Empress," artist DeBaudry (William Morse) takes his model, Nedra (Doris Kenyon), to a roadhouse and, unbeknownst to her, registers them as Mr. and Mrs. The roadhouse proprietor, who is also a part-time blackmailer, takes a photo of them together.
Who directed The Empress?
The Empress was directed by Alice Guy-Blaché.
Who stars in The Empress?
The principal cast of The Empress includes Doris Kenyon, Holbrook Blinn, William A. Morse, Lyn Donelson.
When was The Empress released and how long is it?
The Empress was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.