East Lynne (1916 film)

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East Lynne
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Directed by Bertram Bracken
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Mary Murillo (scenario)
Based on East Lynne (1861)
by Mrs. Henry Wood
Produced by William Fox
Starring Theda Bara
Ben Deeley
CinematographyRial Schellinger
Distributed by Fox Film Corporation
Release date
  • June 19, 1916 (1916-06-19)
Running time
74 minutes (5 reels)
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

East Lynne is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Bertram Bracken, starring Theda Bara. Produced by Fox Film Corporation, it is an adaptation of the 1861 novel East Lynne by English author Mrs. Henry Wood. [1] It was shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey. [2] A 16mm print of the film was discovered in 1971 and purchased from Fox by the Museum of Modern Art where it is currently preserved. It is one of the few extant films of Theda Bara. [3]

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Plot

The story follows the plight of Lady Isabel Carlisle, who is married to Archibald Carlyle and has two children. A villainous character, Captain Levison, manipulates her into believing her husband is unfaithful. Driven by mistaken reasons, she leaves her family. The train she is on subsequently crashes, and she is believed to have died in the wreck.

Having survived, she secretly returns to her former home in disguise (wearing a wig and sunglasses) and takes a job as the governess to her own children. The film explores themes of long-suffering and regret as she lives in the household unrecognized by her family.

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References

  1. ↑ "Progressive Silent Film List: East Lynne". silentera.com. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  2. ↑ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  3. ↑ Golden, Eve (1998). Vamp: The Rise and Fall of Theda Bara. Vestal Press. p. 88. ISBN   1-461-73077-5.
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