The White Rose (1923)
The Glorification of a Woman's Eternal Love
Wealthy young Southern aristocrat Joseph graduates from seminary and, before he takes charge of his assigned parish, goes out and see what 'the real world' is all about. His meetings with a young woman he believes to be more worldly than she is soon cause ruin for all involved.
- Date of release
- 1923-05-21
- TMDB
- 7.4 / 10 (8)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
Casting
- Mae Marsh — Bessie
- Carol Dempster — Marie
- Ivor Novello — Joseph
- Neil Hamilton — John White
- Lucille La Verne — Auntie Easter
- Porter Strong — Apollo
- Jane Thomas — Cigarstand Girl
- Kate Bruce — John's Aunt
- Erville Alderson — Man of the World
- Herbert Sutch — The Bishop
- Joseph Burke — The Landlord
- Mary Foy — The Landlady
Interesting facts
The White Rose is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film was written, produced, and directed by Griffith, and stars Mae Marsh, Ivor Novello, Carol Dempster, and Neil Hamilton. Though this film is extant, it is one of Griffith's rarely seen films.
Production
The film was shot in several locations throughout Florida and Louisiana; including in New Iberia and St. Martinville, Louisiana.
Lucille La Verne and Porter Strong played household servant roles in blackface.
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