Queen of the Moulin Rouge

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Queen of the Moulin Rouge
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Directed by Ray C. Smallwood
Written by Peter Milne
Garfield Thompson
Based onThe Queen of the Moulin Rouge
by John T. Hall and Paul M. Potter
Starring Martha Mansfield
Joseph Striker
Jane Thomas
Cinematography Mike Joyce
Production
company
Pyramid Pictures
Distributed by American Releasing Corporation
Release date
  • September 10, 1922 (1922-09-10)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Queen of the Moulin Rouge is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Ray C. Smallwood and starring Martha Mansfield, Joseph Striker, and Jane Thomas. [1] [2]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [3] Tom Richards is a budding violinist in Paris, but his teacher believes he lacks the soul to ever become really great. He thinks if he suffers he will arrive so he arranges a scheme with the young woman Tom loves. She takes a position as a cabaret dancer and he finds her there. He is torn with anguish and he seeks expression in playing his violin. He plays then as he has never played before and the teacher then reveals the plot and the two are reunited.

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References

  1. Munden p. 625
  2. Progressive Silent Film List: Queen of the Moulin Rouge at silentera.com
  3. "Tried and Proven Pictures: Queen of the Moulin Rouge". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 33. 19 April 1924. Retrieved 16 November 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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