The Empress movie poster

The Empress

March 11, 1917 1h 6m

Originally released in 1917. The Empress is a drama film. directed by Alice Guy-Blaché. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Doris Kenyon, Holbrook Blinn, and William A. Morse

Synopsis

After the success of his painting "The Empress," artist DeBaudry (William Morse) takes his model, Nedra (Doris Kenyon), to a roadhouse and, unbeknownst to her, registers them as Mr. and Mrs. The roadhouse proprietor, who is also a part-time blackmailer, takes a photo of them together.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 11, 1917 108 years ago
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Runtime 1h 6m 66 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Popular Plays and Players Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Empress about?

After the success of his painting "The Empress," artist DeBaudry (William Morse) takes his model, Nedra (Doris Kenyon), to a roadhouse and, unbeknownst to her, registers them as Mr. and Mrs. The ro...

Who directed The Empress?

The Empress was directed by Alice Guy-Blaché.

How long is The Empress?

The Empress has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).

When was The Empress released?

The Empress was released on March 11, 1917 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Empress?

The main cast of The Empress includes Doris Kenyon, Holbrook Blinn, William A. Morse, Lyn Donelson.