The Woman in Black
“The most sensational and thrilling drama ever shown”
Synopsis
Young gypsy girl Mary, is seduced by the immoral Robert Crane and abandoned. She is exiled from the gypsies and, along with her mother Zenda, known as "The Woman in Black," she vows revenge. Meanwhile, Crane blackmails Stella Everett's father into forcing her to marry him, even though she loves Frank Mansfield, Crane's rival for a congressional seat. Frank wins, but Stella still faces the prospect of marriage to Crane until Zenda comes to her with a plan. On their wedding day, after the vows are recited, when Crane lifts the veil from his wife's face, he is shocked to discover, that his new bride is Mary. Now Stella and Frank are free to marry, and Zenda has gained her revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Marston
- Screenplay & Story
- Grattan Donnelly
- Original Title
- The Woman in Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Klaw & Erlanger, American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Marston
Grattan Donnelly
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Marston
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman in Black
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What is The Woman in Black about?
Young gypsy girl Mary, is seduced by the immoral Robert Crane and abandoned. She is exiled from the gypsies and, along with her mother Zenda, known as "The Woman in Black," she vows revenge. Meanwhile, Crane blackmails Stella Everett's father into forcing her to marry him, even though she loves Frank Mansfield, Crane's rival for a congressional seat. Frank wins, but Stella still faces the prospect of marriage to Crane until Zenda comes to her with a plan. On their wedding day, after the vows are recited, when Crane lifts the veil from his wife's face, he is shocked to discover, that his new bride is Mary. Now Stella and Frank are free to marry, and Zenda has gained her revenge.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was directed by Lawrence Marston.
Who stars in The Woman in Black?
The principal cast of The Woman in Black includes Lionel Barrymore, Alan Hale, Mrs. Lawrence Marston, Marie Newton, Millicent Evans.
When was The Woman in Black released and how long is it?
The Woman in Black was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).