Diplomacy (1916)
The story takes place in Monte Carlo, where the impoverished Julian proposes marriage to the wealthy Dora, only to be turned down by the girl's mercenary mother. Several years later, Julian manages not only to obtain a huge fortune, but also a prominent position in the British diplomatic service. Now a suitable husband for Dora, Julian marries the girl. Alas, their happiness is short-lived.
- Date of release
- 1916-02-27
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
Casting
- Marie Doro — Dora
- Elliott Dexter — Julian Beauclerc
- Edith Campbell — Comtesse Zicka
- George Majeroni — Count Orloff
- Frank Losee — Henri Beauclerc
- Russell Bassett — Baron Stein
- Ruth Rose — Mion
Interesting facts
Diplomacy is a 1916 American silent drama film produced by the Famous Players Film Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is based on the 1878 stage play Diplomacy, adapted from the French play Dora (1877) by Victorien Sardou, which had enjoyed revivals and road shows for decades. This film stars Doro reprising her 1914 Broadway revival role. The film is now lost with just a fragment, 1 reel, remaining at the Library of Congress.
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