Prunella
Originally released in 1918. Prunella is a fantasy/romance film. directed by Maurice Tourneur. At just 31 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marguerite Clark, Isabel Berwin, and Nora Cecil
Synopsis
When Tourneur adapted the allegorical plays The Blue Bird by Belgian symbolist Maurice Maeterlinck and Prunella by British playwrights Harley Granville Barker and Lawrence Housman in 1918, they had been successfully staged for many years, opening in Moscow and on Broadway and everywhere. Today, the saccharine charm of these anti-modern fairy tales doesn’t work any more. But undistracted by the meaning or action of the film, we can enjoy the surface of Prunella all the better, the dazzling sets and costumes, silhouettes and painted backdrops created by the great art director Ben Carré in a fashionable Art Déco Neo-Rococo style.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prunella about?
When Tourneur adapted the allegorical plays The Blue Bird by Belgian symbolist Maurice Maeterlinck and Prunella by British playwrights Harley Granville Barker and Lawrence Housman in 1918, they had...
Who directed Prunella?
Prunella was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
How long is Prunella?
Prunella has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
When was Prunella released?
Prunella was released on January 1, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prunella?
The main cast of Prunella includes Marguerite Clark, Isabel Berwin, Nora Cecil, William J. Gross, Marcia Harris.