An Adventuress
"A Genuine Novelty in Photoplay Entertainment"
Originally released in 1920. An Adventuress is a drama/comedy film. directed by Fred J. Balshofer. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Julian Eltinge, Frederick Ko Vert, and William Clifford
Synopsis
Filmed by Fred J. Balshofer in 1918 as the anti-German war drama Over the Rhine, the project was reshaped and released in 1920 as An Adventuress—a cross-dressing caper set in the fictional republic of Alpania and headlined by female-impersonation star Julian Eltinge, with early appearances by Rudolph Valentino and Virginia Rappe. The film was later re-edited and reissued in 1922 as The Isle of Love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julian Eltinge
as Clifford Townsend / Julie
Frederick Ko Vert
as Lyn Brook
William Clifford
as Dick Sayre
Leo White
as Prince Halbere
Virginia Rappe
as Vanette
Rudolph Valentino
as Jacques Rudanyi
Stanton Heck
as Grand Duke Nebo
Charles Millsfield
as Pom Pom
Alma Francis
as Eunice
Lydia Knott
as Clifford Townsend's mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fred J. Balshofer Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Adventuress about?
Filmed by Fred J. Balshofer in 1918 as the anti-German war drama Over the Rhine, the project was reshaped and released in 1920 as An Adventuress—a cross-dressing caper set in the fictional republ...
Who directed An Adventuress?
An Adventuress was directed by Fred J. Balshofer.
How long is An Adventuress?
An Adventuress has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was An Adventuress released?
An Adventuress was released on April 10, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Adventuress?
The main cast of An Adventuress includes Julian Eltinge, Frederick Ko Vert, William Clifford, Leo White, Virginia Rappe.