Innocent (1921 film)
1921 film
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Innocent is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Madge Stuart, Basil Rathbone and Edward O'Neill. The film marked the screen debut of Rathbone, with his casting as a villainous figure pointing towards the sort of roles he would play in later British and Hollywood films.[1] The film was made by Stoll Pictures, Britain's leading film company of the era, at Cricklewood Studios.
Directed byMaurice Elvey
Written byWilliam J. Elliott
Based onInnocent by Marie Corelli
StarringMadge Stuart
Basil Rathbone
Edward O'Neill
Basil Rathbone
Edward O'Neill
| Innocent | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maurice Elvey |
| Written by | William J. Elliott |
| Based on | Innocent by Marie Corelli |
| Starring | Madge Stuart Basil Rathbone Edward O'Neill |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Stoll Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Synopsis
A naive country girl comes to the city, where she is seduced by a cynical artist.
Cast
- Madge Stuart as Innocence
- Basil Rathbone as Amadis de Jocelyn
- Lawrence Anderson as Robin
- Edward O'Neill as Hugo de Jocelyn
- Frank Dane as Ned Langdon
- W. Cronin Wilson as Armitage
- Ruth Mackay as Lady Maude
- Mme. d'Esterre as Miss Leigh
- Annie Esmond as Housekeeper