The Dark Star
Synopsis
A fabulous jewel known as the 'Dark Star' is stolen; a pastor's daughter gets involved, falling into the depths of a spy plot concerning war plans and fortifications...
Top Cast
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Marion Davies
Rue Carew
Dorothy Green
Princess Naia
Norman Kerry
Jim Neeland
Matt Moore
Prince Alak
Ward Crane
French Secret Service Agent
George Cooper
Mr. Brandes
Arthur Earle
Mr. Stull
Gustav von Seyffertitz
German Spy
Emil Hoch
Steward
Fred Hearn
Rev. William Carew
James Laffey
Ship Captain
William Brotherhood
Steward
Eddie Sturgis
'Parson' Smalley
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Robert W. Chambers
- Original Title
- The Dark Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, International Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Frances Marion, Robert W. Chambers
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Writer
Allan Dwan
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 Dark Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Star about?
A fabulous jewel known as the 'Dark Star' is stolen; a pastor's daughter gets involved, falling into the depths of a spy plot concerning war plans and fortifications...
Who directed The Dark Star?
The Dark Star was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Dark Star?
The principal cast of The Dark Star includes Marion Davies, Dorothy Green, Norman Kerry, Matt Moore, Ward Crane.
When was The Dark Star released and how long is it?
The Dark Star was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Dark Star based on a book or true story?
The Dark Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert W. Chambers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Star?
The Dark Star holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).