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The Dumb Girl of Portici (1916): Cast

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The Dumb Girl of Portici is a 1916 historical drama directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley, starring Anna Pavlova as Fenella, Jack Holt and Nigel De Brulier. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Dumb Girl of Portici (1916) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genres
Drama , History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dumb Girl of Portici About?

The premise of The Dumb Girl of Portici without spoilers.

Fenella, a poor Italian girl, falls in love with a Spanish nobleman, but their affair triggers a revolution and national catastrophe.

The Dumb Girl of Portici Themes & Keywords

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  • rat
  • viceroy
  • portici italy
  • 17th century
  • love
  • poverty
  • period drama
  • tragic romance
  • revolution
  • wedding feast
  • betrayal
  • betrothal
+34 more
  • token of affection
  • scarf
  • forgiveness
  • nobility
  • royal wedding
  • riot
  • incarceration
  • spanish habsburgs
  • regency
  • peasant
  • revolt
  • secret passageway
  • assassination
  • overthrow
  • torture
  • torture chamber
  • italy
  • insanity
  • seduction
  • smuggling
  • starvation
  • severed head
  • stabbed in the heart
  • dance
  • controversial
  • mute
  • trapdoor
  • cruelty
  • brother sister relationship
  • epic
  • f rated
  • title directed by female
  • based on opera
  • city name in title
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Cast & crew

The Dumb Girl of Portici Cast & Characters

Anna Pavlova leads the cast as Fenella, with Jack Holt as Conde and Nigel De Brulier as Father Francisco. Directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley

More films directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley: White Heat, Sensation Seekers, A Chapter in Her Life and What Do Men Want?.

Details

The Dumb Girl of Portici Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “波蒂奇的哑女” and “포르티치의 벙어리 처녀”.

Also known as
  • 波蒂奇的哑女
  • 포르티치의 벙어리 처녀

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FAQ

The Dumb Girl of Portici FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dumb Girl of Portici, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dumb Girl of Portici?

The Dumb Girl of Portici runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Dumb Girl of Portici released?

The Dumb Girl of Portici was released on January 30, 1916.

Who directed The Dumb Girl of Portici?

The Dumb Girl of Portici was directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley.

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Who is in the cast of The Dumb Girl of Portici?

The Dumb Girl of Portici stars Anna Pavlova as Fenella, Jack Holt as Conde and Nigel De Brulier as Father Francisco, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Dumb Girl of Portici have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dumb Girl of Portici has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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