The Spanish Gypsy is a 1911 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.[1] It was a Biograph production.[2]
| The Spanish Gypsy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | D. W. Griffith |
| Starring | Wilfred Lucas |
| Cinematography | G. W. Bitzer |
| Distributed by | Biograph Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
Cast
edit- Wilfred Lucas as Jose
- Vivian Prescott as Pepita
- Kate Bruce as Pepita's Mother
- William J. Butler as The Doctor
- Jeanie MacPherson as Mariana (as Jeannie MacPherson)
- Claire McDowell as Paula
- Mack Sennett as Gypsy
- Blanche Sweet
- Kate Toncray as Gypsy
Critical reception
editA review in Motography described the performance of the gypsy girl as "brilliant throughout".[2] It also praised the "high artistic ability on the part of the producer" in converting a location in California into a convincing representation of Andalusia.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Silent Era: The Spanish Gypsy". silentera. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ a b c "The Spanish Gypsy". Motography. April 1911. p. 48. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
External links
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