The Bright Shawl
Brief Synopsis
Charles Abbott is a wealthy adventurer in Cuba of the 1850s. He is in love with Narcissa but goes after La Clavel to obtain information on the Spanish. He becomes implicated in the death of his friend Escobar, brother of Narcissa.
Cast & Crew
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John S. Robertson
Director
Richard Barthelmess
Charles Abbott, an American
André Beranger
Andrés Escobar, a young Cuban patriot
E. G. Robinson
Domingo Escobar, his father, also a patriot
Margaret Seddon
Carmenita Escobar, his wife
Mary Astor
Narcissa Escobar, their daughter
Film Details
Release Date
Apr
9,
1923
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Inspiration Pictures
Distribution Company
Associated First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Bright Shawl by Joseph Hergesheimer (New York, 1922).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
7,503ft
(8 reels)
Synopsis
Charles Abbot, a wealthy young American, goes to Cuba with his friend Andrés Escobar to help the cause of Cuban independence. He falls in love with Andrés' sister, Narcissa, although he spends more time with Spanish dancer La Clavel, who is in love with Charles and gives him information she garners from Spanish officers. La Pilar, a Spanish spy, discovers their scheme and sets a trap for them and the entire Escobar family. La Clavel gives her life to save Charles, but it is a chivalrous whim by a Spanish officer that enables Charles, Narcissa, and Narcissa's mother, Carmenita, to escape to the United States.
Director
John S. Robertson
Director
Cast
Richard Barthelmess
Charles Abbott, an American
André Beranger
Andrés Escobar, a young Cuban patriot
E. G. Robinson
Domingo Escobar, his father, also a patriot
Margaret Seddon
Carmenita Escobar, his wife
Mary Astor
Narcissa Escobar, their daughter
Luis Alberni
Vincente Escobar, Andrés' brother
Anders Randolf
César y Santacilla, a Spanish captain
William Powell
Gaspar de Vaca, a Spanish captain
Dorothy Gish
La Clavel, an Andalusian dancer
Jetta Goudal
La Pilar, a spy; a sweetheart of Spain
George Humbert
Jaime Quintara, a friend of the Escobars
Crew
Film Details
Release Date
Apr
9,
1923
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Inspiration Pictures
Distribution Company
Associated First National Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Bright Shawl by Joseph Hergesheimer (New York, 1922).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
7,503ft
(8 reels)
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Made in Cuba.
