Ashes of Embers
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Directed byJoseph Kaufman
Edward José
Edward José
Written byJohn B. Clymer (adaptation)
Charles A. Logue (adaptation)
Forrest Halsey (scenario)
Charles A. Logue (adaptation)
Forrest Halsey (scenario)
Produced byAdolph Zukor
CinematographyNed Van Buren
| Ashes of Embers | |
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| Directed by | Joseph Kaufman Edward José |
| Written by | John B. Clymer (adaptation) Charles A. Logue (adaptation) Forrest Halsey (scenario) |
| Produced by | Adolph Zukor |
| Cinematography | Ned Van Buren |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 50 minutes (5 reels) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Ashes of Embers is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Joseph Kaufman and Edward José. It was produced by Famous Players Film Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Pauline Frederick is the star of the picture playing a dual role of twin sisters.[1][2][3]
The film opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York City, playing with the Charlie Chaplin short The Pawnshop. Ashes of Embers was also the debut film for the short-lived Theater St. Francis, across the street from the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA.[2]
- Pauline Frederick as Laura Ward / Agnes Ward
- Earle Foxe as Richard Leigh
- Frank Losee as William Benedict
- J. Herbert Frank as Daniel Marvin
- Maggie Halloway Fisher as Mrs. Ward
- Jay Wilson as Detective