The Flight of the Duchess
Synopsis
Based on Browning's poem, a widowed Duchess raises a son that decides to abandon modern ways and act like it's the medieval days. When he wishes to marry, a young woman is found and plays along believing it's all a joke.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Nowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Tyler Hudson, Robert Browning
- Original Title
- The Flight of the Duchess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Nowland
Virginia Tyler Hudson, Robert Browning
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Nowland
Director
Virginia Tyler Hudson
Writer
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 Flight of the Duchess
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What is The Flight of the Duchess about?
Based on Browning's poem, a widowed Duchess raises a son that decides to abandon modern ways and act like it's the medieval days. When he wishes to marry, a young woman is found and plays along believing it's all a joke.
Who directed The Flight of the Duchess?
The Flight of the Duchess was directed by Eugene Nowland.
Who stars in The Flight of the Duchess?
The principal cast of The Flight of the Duchess includes Gladys Hulette, Barnett Parker, Robert Gray, Nellie Parker Spaulding, Wayne Arey.
When was The Flight of the Duchess released and how long is it?
The Flight of the Duchess was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flight of the Duchess?
The Flight of the Duchess holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).