The Prince of Graustark
Synopsis
Graustark needs thirty million dollars to satisfy a Russian loan. The Prince of Dawsbergen, ruler of the adjoining principality, will advance the money if the young Prince of Graustark marries his daughter. Prince Robin, however, inherits an independent spirit, his father having been an American. He refuses absolutely to marry a Princess whom he has never seen. His councilors plead in vain. With the ruin of his country imminent, the boy ruler hastily sails for America to negotiate the loan, hoping at the same time to meet the girl of his dreams. The money is readily advanced by William W. Blithers, a self-made millionaire anxious to have his daughter marry into royalty. The daughter, however, avoids the Prince and he does not see her. He rescues a girl from drowning and falls in love with her. He believes her to be Blithers' daughter, but she does not reveal her identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred E. Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred E. Wright, George Barr McCutcheon
- Original Title
- The Prince of Graustark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred E. Wright
Fred E. Wright, George Barr McCutcheon
Jackson Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Fred E. Wright
Director
Fred E. Wright
Writer
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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 Prince of Graustark
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What is The Prince of Graustark about?
Graustark needs thirty million dollars to satisfy a Russian loan. The Prince of Dawsbergen, ruler of the adjoining principality, will advance the money if the young Prince of Graustark marries his daughter. Prince Robin, however, inherits an independent spirit, his father having been an American. He refuses absolutely to marry a Princess whom he has never seen. His councilors plead in vain. With the ruin of his country imminent, the boy ruler hastily sails for America to negotiate the loan, hoping at the same time to meet the girl of his dreams. The money is readily advanced by William W. Blithers, a self-made millionaire anxious to have his daughter marry into royalty. The daughter, however, avoids the Prince and he does not see her. He rescues a girl from drowning and falls in love with her. He believes her to be Blithers' daughter, but she does not reveal her identity.
Who directed The Prince of Graustark?
The Prince of Graustark was directed by Fred E. Wright.
Who stars in The Prince of Graustark?
The principal cast of The Prince of Graustark includes Bryant Washburn, Marguerite Clayton, Sidney Ainsworth, Ernest Maupain, Florence Oberle.
When was The Prince of Graustark released and how long is it?
The Prince of Graustark was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 57m.
Is The Prince of Graustark based on a book or true story?
The Prince of Graustark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Barr McCutcheon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince of Graustark?
The Prince of Graustark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).