The Hellion (1919 film) | |
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Directed by | George L. Cox |
Written by | Daniel F. Whitcomb Story and Screenplay |
Produced by | American Film Company |
Starring | Margarita Fischer |
Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 5 reels |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles |
The Hellion is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by George L. Cox and starring Margarita Fischer and Emory Johnson. [1] [2]
Joseph and Helen Harper, having depleted their niece Blanche's inheritance, become anxious that Blanche's suitor, wealthy George Graham, might reject her upon discovering her descent into madness due to grief over news of his supposed death in the war. Upon George's return, learning of the distressing situation, he engages detectives to investigate further. The Harpers persuade cabaret performer Mazie Del Mar, who bears a striking resemblance to Blanche, to assume Blanche's identity and marry George. Despite Mazie's desire to flee from the control of cabaret owner Signor Enrico, known as "The Hellion," who manipulates her through hypnosis, she reluctantly agrees. However, Mazie falls deeply in love with George and grapples with feelings of deceit. Matters worsen when Enrico mistakenly abducts Blanche, believing her to be Mazie, and futilely attempts to hypnotize her, leading to a fatal confrontation where Blanche loses her life. George, on the brink of Mazie's confession, reveals that his detectives have uncovered her true identity but professes his love for her regardless. He pardons the Harpers as their scheme inadvertently resulted in genuine affection between him and Mazie.
Actor | Role |
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Margarita Fischer | Mazie Del Mar / Blanche Harper |
Emory Johnson | George Graham |
Charles Spere | Larry Lawson |
Henry A. Barrows | Joseph Harper |
Lillian Langdon | Helen Harper |
George Periolat | Signor Enrico |
Frank Clark | Undetermined Role |
Bull Montana | Undetermined Role |
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