Movie Description
Madame Rex
(1911)Overview
Located in the south of France, a woman, who, after the death of her husband, is forced to assume the management of the Gambling Casino, of which he was proprietor. She places her daughter in a convent and keeps her in ignorance of her occupation. Twelve years later the mother becomes engaged to a young nobleman. The young man, however, by accident, meets the daughter, now seventeen years old, and falls in love with her, not knowing her identity. The mother realizing the truth of the situation, sacrifices her own love for the young man for her daughter's happiness.
Featured Crew
- Director : D.W. Griffith
- Writer : Mary Pickford
- Cast : Edwin August,Stephanie Longfellow
Cast
Facts
Original TitleMadame Rex
Status Released
Release Information
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1911-04-17
Original Language
Runtime 00h 17m
Production CompaniesAmerican Mutoscope & Biograph