Volcano
Synopsis
Zabette de Chauvalons leaves a convent in Brussels to join her father on the island of Martinique, escorted by Père Bénédict. In St. Pierre she finds that her father has died; his widow, who rules the island's French society, believes Zabette to be the child of a beautiful quadroon with whom Zabette's father left for France; when Zabette is sent to the mulatto quarter, Stéphane Séquineau is present and takes an interest in her. Destitute, Zabette is forced to auction off her Paris fashions, and though Quembo, a cunning quadroon, is the highest bidder, Stéphane outbids him at the last minute and professes his love, which she accepts, believing herself to be une fille de couleur; however, his older brother, Maurice, insinuating that a mixed marriage would ruin him, persuades her to desist.
Top Cast
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Bebe Daniels
Zabette de Chavalons
Ricardo Cortez
Stéphane Séquineau
Wallace Beery
Quembo
Dale Fuller
Cédrien
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Maurice Séquineau
Eulalie Jensen
Madame de Chauvalons
Brandon Hurst
André de Chauvalons
Marjorie Whiteis
Marie de Chauvalons
Bob Perry
Père Bénédict
Snitz Edwards
Auctioneer
Emily Barrye
Azaline
Bowditch M. Turner
Cafe Manager
Edith Yorke
Mother Superior
Mathilde Comont
Madame Timbuctoo
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Eyre, Bernard McConville
- Original Title
- Volcano
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Laurence Eyre, Bernard McConville
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard McConville
Writer
William K. Howard
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volcano
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Volcano about?
Zabette de Chauvalons leaves a convent in Brussels to join her father on the island of Martinique, escorted by Père Bénédict. In St. Pierre she finds that her father has died; his widow, who rules the island's French society, believes Zabette to be the child of a beautiful quadroon with whom Zabette's father left for France; when Zabette is sent to the mulatto quarter, Stéphane Séquineau is present and takes an interest in her. Destitute, Zabette is forced to auction off her Paris fashions, and though Quembo, a cunning quadroon, is the highest bidder, Stéphane outbids him at the last minute and professes his love, which she accepts, believing herself to be une fille de couleur; however, his older brother, Maurice, insinuating that a mixed marriage would ruin him, persuades her to desist.
Who directed Volcano?
Volcano was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Volcano?
The principal cast of Volcano includes Bebe Daniels, Ricardo Cortez, Wallace Beery, Dale Fuller, Arthur Edmund Carewe.
When was Volcano released and how long is it?
Volcano was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.