A Sainted Devil


1924

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 17, 1924
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Rope's End" by Rex Beach in Cosmopolitan (May 1913).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
8,633ft (9 reels)

Synopsis

On the night of the wedding of Don Alonzo Castro and Julietta, El Tigre--prompted by Alonzo's former sweetheart, Carlotta--robs the Castro estate and kidnaps Julietta. Alonzo goes to her rescue, sees a woman in Julietta's bridal veil yield to El Tigre's advances, and leaves embittered against all women. Hoping to have revenge on El Tigre, Alonzo haunts a cafe frequented by the bandit and finally is rewarded with his presence. They fight, and El Tigre gets the upper hand but is killed by Don Luis his enemy. Carmelita, a dancer, reveals that Alonzo mistook Carlotta for Julietta, who is safe in a convent.

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 17, 1924
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Famous Players--Lasky
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Rope's End" by Rex Beach in Cosmopolitan (May 1913).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
8,633ft (9 reels)

Quotes

Trivia

According to the "Guinness Book of Film Facts and Feats", this was the first feature film to be shot with a motorized camera.