El Dorado
Originally released in 1921. El Dorado is a drama film. directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Starring Ève Francis, Jaque Catelain, and Marcelle Pradot
Synopsis
In Granada in Spain, Sibilla works as a dancer in a squalid cabaret called El Dorado, struggling to earn enough to care for her sick child. The boy's father Estiria, a prominent citizen, refuses them both help and recognition, fearful of jeopardising the engagement of his adult daughter Iliana to a wealthy nobleman. Iliana however slips away from her engagement party to meet her real lover Hedwick, a Swedish painter. Sibilla, in desperation after a further rejection by Estiria, sees an opportunity to blackmail him by locking the lovers overnight in their meeting-place in the Alhambra.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Gaumont Série Pax
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Dorado about?
In Granada in Spain, Sibilla works as a dancer in a squalid cabaret called El Dorado, struggling to earn enough to care for her sick child. The boy's father Estiria, a prominent citizen, refuses th...
Who directed El Dorado?
El Dorado was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
How long is El Dorado?
El Dorado has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was El Dorado released?
El Dorado was released on October 28, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Dorado?
The main cast of El Dorado includes Ève Francis, Jaque Catelain, Marcelle Pradot, Philippe Hériat, Claire Prélia.