The Woman in Black (1914)
The most sensational and thrilling drama ever shown
Young gypsy girl Mary, is seduced by the immoral Robert Crane and abandoned. She is exiled from the gypsies and, along with her mother Zenda, known as "The Woman in Black," she vows revenge. Meanwhile, Crane blackmails Stella Everett's father into forcing her to marry him, even though she loves Frank Mansfield, Crane's rival for a congressional seat. Frank wins, but Stella still faces the prospect of marriage to Crane until Zenda comes to her with a plan. On their wedding day, after the vows are recited, when Crane lifts the veil from his wife's face, he is shocked to discover, that his new bride is Mary. Now Stella and Frank are free to marry, and Zenda has gained her revenge.
Director: Lawrence Marston
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: November 30, 1914
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Robert Crane
- Alan Hale - Frank Mansfield
- Mrs. Lawrence Marston - Zenda, The Woman in Black
- Marie Newton - Mary, the Gypsy Girl
- Millicent Evans - Stella Everett
- Charles Hill Mailes - Mr. Everett
- Hector V. Sarno - Carlos - the Gypsy
- Jack Drumier
- Frank Evans
Screenplay
- Grattan Donnelly (Theatre Play)
Production: Klaw & Erlanger, American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lawrence Marston
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Woman in Black about?
- Young gypsy girl Mary, is seduced by the immoral Robert Crane and abandoned. She is exiled from the gypsies and, along with her mother Zenda, known as "The Woman in Black," she vows revenge. Meanwhile, Crane blackmails Stella Everett's father into forcing her to marry him, even though she loves Frank Mansfield, Crane's rival for a congressional seat. Frank wins, but Stella still faces the prospect of marriage to Crane until Zenda comes to her with a plan. On their wedding day, after the vows are recited, when Crane lifts the veil from his wife's face, he is shocked to discover, that his new bride is Mary. Now Stella and Frank are free to marry, and Zenda has gained her revenge.
- Who directed The Woman in Black?
- The Woman in Black was directed by Lawrence Marston.
- Who stars in The Woman in Black?
- The Woman in Black stars Lionel Barrymore, Alan Hale, Mrs. Lawrence Marston, Marie Newton, Millicent Evans, Charles Hill Mailes.
- How long is The Woman in Black?
- The Woman in Black has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Woman in Black?
- The Woman in Black is a Drama film.
- Where was The Woman in Black produced?
- The Woman in Black was produced in United States of America.