The Swan
"" A 'SWAN' IS A GIRL WHOSE 'NO' MEANS 'YES'""
Originally released in 1925. The Swan is a romance/comedy film. directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frances Howard, Adolphe Menjou, and Ricardo Cortez
Synopsis
The Swan (1925) is a silent film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film is based on Melville Baker's 1923 Broadway play adaptation, The Swan, of Ferenc Molnar's play A Hattyu Vigjatek Harom Felvonasbarn. This film was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, a recent Russian immigrant working for Famous Players-Lasky. Buchowetzki had directed pictures in Russia, Sweden, and Germany. The story of this film was remade in 1930 as One Romantic Night, an early talkie for Lillian Gish, and in Technicolor as a 1956 vehicle for Grace Kelly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frances Howard
as Alexandra, The Swan
Adolphe Menjou
as Albert von Kersten-Rodenfels
Ricardo Cortez
as Dr. Walter, the Tutor
Ida Waterman
as Princess Beatrice
Helen Lindroth
as Amphirosa
Helen Lee Worthing
as Wanda von Gluck
Joseph Depew
as Prince George
George Walcott
as Prince Arsene
Michael Vavitch
as Colonel Wunderlich (as Mikhael Vavitch)
Nicholas Soussanin
as Lutzow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Swan about?
The Swan (1925) is a silent film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film is based on Melville Baker's 1923 Broadway play adaptation, The Swan, of Ferenc Mol...
Who directed The Swan?
The Swan was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki.
How long is The Swan?
The Swan has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Swan released?
The Swan was released on February 16, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Swan?
The main cast of The Swan includes Frances Howard, Adolphe Menjou, Ricardo Cortez, Ida Waterman, Helen Lindroth.