The Prince of Graustark (film)

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The Prince of Graustark
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Directed by Fred E. Wright
Written byFred E. Wright
Based on The Prince of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon
Starring Bryant Washburn
Marguerite Clayton
Sidney Ainsworth
Cinematography Jackson Rose
Production
company
Distributed byK-E-S-E Service
Release date
  • November 6, 1916 (1916-11-06)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

The Prince of Graustark is a 1916 American silent romantic drama film directed by Fred E. Wright and starring Bryant Washburn, Marguerite Clayton and Sidney Ainsworth. [1] Produced by the Chicago-based Essanay Pictures, it is based on the 1914 novel of the same title by George Barr McCutcheon. Future star Colleen Moore made her screen debut in an uncredited role as a maid.

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