The Dragon Painter
Synopsis
A wild man and genius becomes a master painter's disciple, but loses his divine gift when he finds love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Worthington
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer, Mary McNeil Fenollosa
- Original Title
- The Dragon Painter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Haworth Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Worthington
Richard Schayer, Mary McNeil Fenollosa
Frank D. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
William Worthington
Director
Frank D. Williams
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dragon Painter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dragon Painter about?
A wild man and genius becomes a master painter's disciple, but loses his divine gift when he finds love.
Who directed The Dragon Painter?
The Dragon Painter was directed by William Worthington.
Who stars in The Dragon Painter?
The principal cast of The Dragon Painter includes Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Edward Peil Sr., Toyo Fujita.
When was The Dragon Painter released and how long is it?
The Dragon Painter was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Is The Dragon Painter based on a book or true story?
The Dragon Painter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary McNeil Fenollosa".