Under the Crescent

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Under the Crescent
Directed by Burton L. King
Written by Nell Shipman
Starring Ola Humphrey
Distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Co.
Release dates 1 June 1915
Running time 6 episodes
Country United States
Language Silent

Under the Crescent is a 1915 American drama film serial directed by Burton L. King. The film is considered to be lost.[1]

Plot

A series of six episodes involving the adventures of an American actress in Old Egypt.

The story is biographical; it was based on the real life of its lead actress, Ola Humphrey, who in 1911 married Egyptian Prince Ibrahim Hassan, cousin of the Khedive.[2]

Cast

Chapter Titles

  1. The Purple Iris
  2. The Cage of The Golden Bars
  3. In The Shadows of The Pyramids
  4. For The Honor of A Woman
  5. In The Name of The King
  6. The Crown of Death

See also

References

  1. "Progressive Silent Film List: Under the Crescent". Silent Era. Retrieved 2009-01-02. 
  2. "Actress Weds a Prince". NY Times. Retrieved 2013-01-07. 

External links

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