His Majesty, the American
His Majesty, the American | |
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Directed by | Joseph Henabery |
Written by | Joseph Henabery Douglas Fairbanks (credited as "Elton Banks") |
Produced by | Douglas Fairbanks |
Starring | Douglas Fairbanks Marjorie Daw |
Cinematography | Victor Fleming Glen MacWilliams |
Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Budget | $300,000[1] |
His Majesty, the American is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Douglas Fairbanks.[2] It was the first film produced for distribution by United Artists. It was released in the U.K. as One of the Blood. Prints exist in the film holdings of Cohen Media Group (Raymond Rohauer collection) [a 35mm positive]; in the film holdings of EmGee Film Library [a 16mm reduction positive]; and in private film collections [a 16mm reduction positives].[3][4]
This was one of Boris Karloff's earliest acting jobs in the movie industry. He can be spotted in the scene where Sarzeau's men storm the inn where Bill Brooks is staying. Karloff is at the front of the crowd, wearing a thick mustache and a cloth cap. He can also be seen on the staircase as the men race up the stairs to Bill Brooks's room.
Plot
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Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks as Bill (William) Brooks
- Marjorie Daw as Felice, the Countess of Montenac
- Frank Campeau as Grand Duke Sarzeau
- Sam Southern as the King Phillipe IV
- Jay Dwiggins as Emile Metz
- Lillian Langdon as Princess Marguerite
- Albert MacQuarrie as Undetermined Role (credited as Albert McQuarrie)
- Bull Montana as Undetermined Role
- William Gillis as Undetermined Role (credited as Will Gillis)
- Phil Gastrock as Undetermined Role (credited as Phil Gastrox)
- Boris Karloff as the Henchman in the cloth cap (uncredited)
- Karla Schramm (uncredited)
- Charles Stevens as an officer (uncredited)
See also
References
- ISBN 978-0-299-23004-3.
- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: His Majesty, the American". silentera.com. Retrieved April 6, 2008.
- ^ "Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List".
- ISBN 978-0-299-23004-3.
- ^ "Reviews: His Majesty, the American". Exhibitors Herald. 9 (12). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 63. September 13, 1919.