The Christian (1923 film)
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1923 theatrical poster
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| Directed by | Maurice Tourneur |
| Produced by | Samuel Goldwyn |
| Written by | Paul Bern |
| Based on |
The Christian by Hall Caine |
| Starring |
Richard Dix Mae Busch |
| Cinematography | Charles Van Enger |
| Distributed by | Goldwyn Pictures |
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80+ minutes at 8 reels (8000 ft) |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent film (English intertitles) |
The Christian (1923) is a silent film drama, released by Goldwyn Pictures, directed by Maurice Tourneur, and starring Richard Dix and Mae Busch.
The film is based on the novel and play by Hall Caine. On the Broadway stage Viola Allen, played Glory Quayle in 1899. This was the fifth, and last, silent era filming of the story, with previous versions made in 1911 The Christian (Australian), 1913, 1914 and 1915. Some filming for this production was done in the United Kingdom.
Extant at the George Eastman House, Museum of Modern Art and British Film Institute National Archive.
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