The Dream Woman (1914)
In this story the hero is haunted by a beautiful young woman who tries to stab him to death with a knife. This fantasy recurs on each of his birthdays, becoming more and more real as the years go on. He leaves home to secure a place as groom, but arrives at his destination too late. Forced to retrace his steps, he seeks shelter in a little inn, forgetting that the hour of his birth is approaching. In the middle of the night he awakens, terrified with fright… Based on Wilkie Collins' novel “The Dream Woman”.
Director: Alice Guy-Blaché
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: March 1, 1914
Cast
- Fraunie Fraunholz - Francis Raven
- Claire Whitney - Alicia Warlock - The Woman in Black
- Joseph Levering - The Stranger
- Vinnie Burns - The Stranger's Wife
Screenplay
- Alice Guy-Blaché (Screenplay)
- Wilkie Collins (Novel)
Production: Solax Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
based on novel or book, haunting, gothic horror, lost film, woman director
More Films by Director: Alice Guy-Blaché
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dream Woman about?
- In this story the hero is haunted by a beautiful young woman who tries to stab him to death with a knife. This fantasy recurs on each of his birthdays, becoming more and more real as the years go on. He leaves home to secure a place as groom, but arrives at his destination too late. Forced to retrace his steps, he seeks shelter in a little inn, forgetting that the hour of his birth is approaching. In the middle of the night he awakens, terrified with fright… Based on Wilkie Collins' novel “The Dream Woman”.
- Who directed The Dream Woman?
- The Dream Woman was directed by Alice Guy-Blaché.
- Who stars in The Dream Woman?
- The Dream Woman stars Fraunie Fraunholz, Claire Whitney, Joseph Levering, Vinnie Burns.
- How long is The Dream Woman?
- The Dream Woman has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is The Dream Woman?
- The Dream Woman is a Drama, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Dream Woman produced?
- The Dream Woman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Dream Woman?
- The themes of The Dream Woman include: Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Horror and Terror.