The Warrens of Virginia (1915 film)

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The Warrens of Virginia
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Film poster
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Written by William C. de Mille
Produced byCecil B. DeMille
Jesse Lasky
David Belasco
Starring Blanche Sweet
CinematographyAlvin Wyckoff
Edited byCecil B. DeMille
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
  • February 15, 1915 (1915-02-15)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)
Scene from the film. The Warrens of Virginia - 1916 newspaper publicity.jpg
Scene from the film.

The Warrens of Virginia is a 1915 American drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Prints of the film survive at the George Eastman House Motion Picture Collection. [1] [2]

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Plot

As the American Civil War begins, Ned Burton leaves his Southern love, Agatha Warren, and joins the Union army. He is later protected and saved from death by Agatha in spite of her loyalty to the South.

Cast

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References

  1. "Progressive Silent Film List: The Warrens of Virginia". silentera.com. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
  2. The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Warrens of Virginia