The Ballet Girl
Synopsis
Aerial dancer La Syrena, whose jealous husband kills her while she performs in midair. Her daughter, Jennie Raeburn, soon orphaned, grows up unaware of her mother's occupation, but nonetheless feels the urge to dance.
Top Cast
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Alice Brady
Jenny Pearl
Holbrook Blinn
Zachary Trewehella
Robert Frazer
Fred Pearl
Julia Stuart
Mrs. Raeburn
Harry Danes
Charles Raeburn
Laura McClure
May Raeburn
Jessie Lewis
Irene Dale
Alec B. Francis
Jerry Vergoe
George Relph
Maurice Avery
Stanhope Wheatcroft
Fuzz Castleton
Fred Radcliffe
Joe Cunningham
Robert Kegerreis
Jack Danby
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Compton MacKenzie
- Original Title
- The Ballet Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Irving
Compton MacKenzie
Department Leadership Roster
George Irving
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballet Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ballet Girl about?
Aerial dancer La Syrena, whose jealous husband kills her while she performs in midair. Her daughter, Jennie Raeburn, soon orphaned, grows up unaware of her mother's occupation, but nonetheless feels the urge to dance.
Who directed The Ballet Girl?
The Ballet Girl was directed by George Irving.
Who stars in The Ballet Girl?
The principal cast of The Ballet Girl includes Alice Brady, Holbrook Blinn, Robert Frazer, Julia Stuart, Harry Danes.
When was The Ballet Girl released and how long is it?
The Ballet Girl was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Ballet Girl based on a book or true story?
The Ballet Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Compton MacKenzie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballet Girl?
The Ballet Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).