The Bride of Fear is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Sidney Franklin and starring Jewel Carmen, Charles Gorman, and Lee Shumway.[1] Its plot follows a distraught, suicidal woman who is wooed by a violent criminal.
| The Bride of Fear | |
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 Carmen in a publicity photo | |
| Directed by | Sidney Franklin |
| Written by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dev Jennings |
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Running time | 50 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Cast
edit- Jewel Carmen as Ann Carter
- Charles Gorman as Hayden Masters
- Lee Shumway as Donald Sterling
- Charles Bennett as Martin Sterling
Reception
editThe Los Angeles Times praised the film as a "clean-cut, sane, well-acted and engaging little story."[2] The Tuscaloosa News also praised the film for its "striking" opening scene, ultimately deeming the film a "gripping tale with a smashing finish."[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Bride of Fear". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019.
- ^ "The Bride of Fear'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. April 15, 1918. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ ""The Bride of Fear" Has Opening Striking Scene". The Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. September 15, 1918. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
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