The Painted World (1919): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1919 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1919, The Painted World is a drama film directed by Ralph Ince, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When burlesque dancer Elois Murree gives birth to her daughter Yvette, she sends to a fashionable boarding school away from the stage environment and her drunken husband. Yvette visits infrequently but during one sojourn Murree slashes Elois' left eye in an argument forcing Elois, now veiled, to perform billed as the Masked Queen. Yvette becomes attracted to her friend’s brother, Rex, she avoids him after she learns that he wants his prospective bride to come from a good family. Yvette becomes a burlesque queen, but a distraught Elois tries to kill her to save her soul and then commits suicide, leaving the bloodied knife in the hands of her drunken husband, who then is arrested. Later, Yvette finds happiness with Rex.
Who’s in it. The Painted World stars Anita Stewart as Yvette Murree, Julia Swayne Gordon as Elois Murree, E.K. Lincoln as Rex and Harry Northrup as Murree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Painted World sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painted World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Painted World tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Painted World (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Painted World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Painted World worth watching?
- The Painted World holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Painted World?
- The Painted World stars Anita Stewart, Julia Swayne Gordon, E.K. Lincoln, Harry Northrup and Janice Cummings.
- When was The Painted World released?
- The Painted World was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.