La belle Russe
"The celebrated stage drama by David Belasco. Miss Bara plays the most extraordinary dual role in the history of photoplays."
Originally released in 1919. La belle Russe is a romance film. directed by Charles Brabin. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Theda Bara, Warburton Gamble, and Marian Stewart
Synopsis
In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wicked one, and Fleurette, the nice one. They're Parisian dancers, and Fleurette marries Philip Sackton (Warburton Gamble). However, Sackton is a member of Britain's snooty aristocracy, and his family disinherits him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La belle Russe about?
In this film, her next-to-last picture for Fox, it was Theda Bara's turn to tackle a double role. Bara's characters are twin sisters La Belle Russe, the wicked one, and Fleurette, the nice one. The...
Who directed La belle Russe?
La belle Russe was directed by Charles Brabin.
How long is La belle Russe?
La belle Russe has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was La belle Russe released?
La belle Russe was released on September 21, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La belle Russe?
The main cast of La belle Russe includes Theda Bara, Warburton Gamble, Marian Stewart, Robert Lee Keeling, William B. Davidson.