The Siren (1917 film)

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The Siren
Directed by Roland West
Written byDonald I. Buchanan (scenario)
Story by Walter Archer Frost
Starring Valeska Suratt
CinematographyEdward Wynard
Distributed by Fox Film Corporation
Release date
  • July 1, 1917 (1917-07-01)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

The Siren is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by Roland West, in one of his earlier efforts, and starred Valeska Surratt. [1] The Siren is now considered lost. [2]

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References

  1. The Siren at silentera.com
  2. International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House; Pratt, George C. (1982). Faces and Fabrics/Feathers and Furs. George Eastman House. p. 3. ISBN   0-935398-05-8.