The Siren
Synopsis
After being unfaithful to "The Stranger", who committed a murder on her account, Cherry Millard, known as "The Siren", leaves to work in a dance hall in the Western town of Nugget. When Burt Hall arrives in town to deliver a will to the heirs of Bruce McClade, he is captivated by Cherry, who learns of Burt's mission. Discovering that the will dictates that Dr. Langdon, a friend of the family, is to receive $25,000, Cherry decides to impersonate Langdon's daughter Rose and thus gain possession of the money. In the meantime, The Stranger, who has been freed from jail, returns, recognizes Cherry as The Siren and kills her. This frees Burt from her evil spell, and The Stranger, now insane, follows The Siren's spirit into the desert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland West
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald I. Buchanan
- Original Title
- The Siren
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland West
Donald I. Buchanan, Walter Archer Frost
Department Leadership Roster
Roland West
Director
Donald I. Buchanan
Screenplay
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 Siren
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What is The Siren about?
After being unfaithful to "The Stranger", who committed a murder on her account, Cherry Millard, known as "The Siren", leaves to work in a dance hall in the Western town of Nugget. When Burt Hall arrives in town to deliver a will to the heirs of Bruce McClade, he is captivated by Cherry, who learns of Burt's mission. Discovering that the will dictates that Dr. Langdon, a friend of the family, is to receive $25,000, Cherry decides to impersonate Langdon's daughter Rose and thus gain possession of the money. In the meantime, The Stranger, who has been freed from jail, returns, recognizes Cherry as The Siren and kills her. This frees Burt from her evil spell, and The Stranger, now insane, follows The Siren's spirit into the desert.
Who directed The Siren?
The Siren was directed by Roland West.
Who stars in The Siren?
The principal cast of The Siren includes Valeska Suratt, Clifford Bruce, Isabel Rea, Cesare Gravina, Armand Kaliz.
When was The Siren released and how long is it?
The Siren was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Siren?
The Siren holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).