The Monk and the Woman
The Monk and the Woman is a 1917 Australian silent film directed by Franklyn Barrett. It is considered to be lost.
Plot
In eighteenth century France, the evil Prince de Montrale (Harry Plimmer) falls in love with Liane (Maud Fane), but she runs away from him and seeks refuge in a monastery. The prince finds her and orders the abbot to keep her in custody. A young novice, Brother Paul (Percy Marmont), is placed in charge of Liane and falls in love with her, despite having just taken his vows of celibacy.
Cast
More details
author | access-date=10 December 2014 D.H. Souter date=7 October 1917 Franklyn Barrett location=Sydney newspaper=[[The Sunday Times page=26 The Sunday Times title=BIG FILMS IN REVIEW. url= via=National Library of Australia |
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director | Franklyn Barrett |
genre | drama |
keywords | evil prince fight monte luke the king wed |
producer | Franklyn Barrett George Marlow Harry Musgrove |
productionCompany | Australian Famous Players |
theme | silent |