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The Sirens Song (1919 film)

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Director
  
J. Gordon Edwards

Country
  
United States

5.2/10
IMDb

Duration
  

The Siren's Song (1919 film) The Sirens Song 1919 film Wikipedia

Language
  
Silent English intertitles

Release date
  
May 4, 1919 (1919-05-04)

The Siren's Song is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring Theda Bara. It is not known whether the film currently survives, and it may be a lost film.

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, Marie Bernais, a Breton village girl, possesses a wonderful voice which her father believes is a gift from the devil. Raoul Nieppe loves her, but fears marrying below his station, and his rejection results in a suicide attempt by Marie. She is rescued by Hector Remey who was once a tenor but is now a Punch and Judy showman. Because of his assistance, she becomes a famous singer. When Raoul finds her, she is the mistress of Gaspard Prevost, a rich merchant who has a wife. Raoul persuades Marie to end the liaison, but she discovers that his anxiety was due to a desire to possess her. Distraught, she persists in singing for soldiers even though she is warned that this would damage her voice. She once again becomes a humble peasant girl. Gaspard, now free due to the death of his wife, seeks her out, and she finds happiness in an honorable marriage.

Cast

  • Theda Bara - Marie Bernais
  • Al Fremont - Jules Bernais
  • Ruth Handforth - Aunt Caroline
  • Alan Roscoe - Gaspard Prevost
  • Lee Shumway - Raoul Nieppe
  • Carrie Clark Ward - Paulette Remey
  • Paul Weigel - Hector Remey
  • Influences

    The film was referenced in a 1919 song of the same name by Roy Turk and Ray Perkins which mentions Bara by name.

    References

    The Siren's Song (1919 film) Wikipedia
    The Sirens Song (1919 film) IMDb