Sapho
“Pauline Frederick has created from this famous literary character, a role that will linger in the mind forever as one of her very greatest screen achievements.”
Synopsis
Sapho, whose real name is Fanny Legrand, is the daughter of poor people, her father being a coachman, and her early home is little more than a hovel in the slums of Paris. She is a flower seller on the streets of Paris, earning a few sous daily, which she uses to support her family. She meets famous sculptor, Caoudal, who recognizes her wonderful beauty and persuades her to pose for him. The luxury of his studio awakens in her an unsuspected love for the beautiful things of life. It's not long before she becomes the most talked of and sought after model of Paris. She is content to live in this way, reveling in beauty and the admiration of her friends and Caoudal himself. Until a poet named Dejoie, moved by her beauty, writes verses to her which make both himself and her still more famous, winning her away from Caoudal. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Alphonse Daudet, Hugh Ford, Doty Hobart
- Original Title
- Sapho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Ford
Alphonse Daudet, Hugh Ford, Doty Hobart
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Ford
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sapho.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sapho about?
Sapho, whose real name is Fanny Legrand, is the daughter of poor people, her father being a coachman, and her early home is little more than a hovel in the slums of Paris. She is a flower seller on the streets of Paris, earning a few sous daily, which she uses to support her family. She meets famous sculptor, Caoudal, who recognizes her wonderful beauty and persuades her to pose for him. The luxury of his studio awakens in her an unsuspected love for the beautiful things of life. It's not long before she becomes the most talked of and sought after model of Paris. She is content to live in this way, reveling in beauty and the admiration of her friends and Caoudal himself. Until a poet named Dejoie, moved by her beauty, writes verses to her which make both himself and her still more famous, winning her away from Caoudal. A lost film.
Who directed Sapho?
Sapho was directed by Hugh Ford.
Who stars in Sapho?
The principal cast of Sapho includes Pauline Frederick, Frank Losee, John St. Polis, Pedro de Cordoba, Thomas Meighan.
When was Sapho released and how long is it?
Sapho was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Sapho based on a book or true story?
Sapho is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alphonse Daudet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sapho?
Sapho holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).