Anna Christie
Anna Christie is a 1923 American silent film drama based on the 1921 play by Eugene O'Neill. It stars Blanche Sweet and William Russell.
Plot
As described in a film magazine review, Anna Christie, daughter of rugged coal barge captain Chris Christopherson, has not seen her father since she was a baby. During her life on a farm, she has been betrayed by one man and been the mistress of another. Her father, unaware of her past, is determined to protect her from the advances of sailor folk. She takes a voyage with him and falls in love with drunken Matt Burke. She admits her sins and is rescued from suicide by Chris. She is forgiven by Matt who still wishes to wed her.
More details
| author | Bradley King |
|---|---|
| director | John Griffith Wray Thomas H. Ince |
| events | prostitution |
| genre | adventure drama |
| keywords | betray rescue |
| producer | Thomas H. Ince |
| publisher | First National Pictures |
| theme | silent |