The Evil Eye (1917 film)

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The Evil Eye
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Directed by George Melford
Written byGeorge D. Proctor (scenario)
Story by Hector Turnbull (A Woman's Victory)
Produced by Jesse Lasky
CinematographyPercy Hilburn (French)
Production
company
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • January 4, 1917 (1917-01-04)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

The Evil Eye is an extant 1917 American silent drama film produced by Jesse Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by George Melford and stars Blanche Sweet. A copy is preserved at the Library of Congress. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. The Evil Eye at silentera.com
  2. The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20 by The American Film Institute, c.1988
  3. Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress, The American Film Institute, c.1978
  4. The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Evil Eye