Thais
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Arthur Maude
Director
Arthur Maude
Paphnuce
Constance Crawley
Thais
George Gebhard
Nicais
Film Details
Release Date
Nov
16,
1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Loftus Features; Crawley-Maude Features
Distribution Company
Sawyer, Inc.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Thaïs by Anatole France (Paris, 1890).
Synopsis
Thais, a notorious courtesan in ancient Alexandria, is loved by Paphnuce, a young Roman who has converted to Christianity. After a time, Thais' affection for Paphnuce cools, and he becomes a monk, preaching in the desert for five years. When he returns to Alexandria, he converts Thais to Christianity and she becomes a member of the White Sisters. Paphnuce still loves Thais, however, and he goes to the convent looking for her. Instead of leaving with him, however, she dies in his arms.
Film Details
Release Date
Nov
16,
1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Loftus Features; Crawley-Maude Features
Distribution Company
Sawyer, Inc.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Thaïs by Anatole France (Paris, 1890).
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A 1911 French film was based on the same source, as was a 1917 Goldwyn film (see below).
