The Despoiler (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film
Released in 1915, The Despoiler is a drama and war film directed by Reginald Barker, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Movie mogul Thomas H. Ince may well have been the director of The Despoiler as indicated by the credits; but since Ince was known far and wide as a glory-hogger, it's also possible that one of his talented lieutenants wielded the megaphone. A Civil War drama, The Despoiler refuses to take sides, demonstrating that there are heroes and villains in both camps. Capturing a small town, Colonel Charles K. French orders his men to reclaim the funds raised for the enemy by the townsfolk. French's drunken, lacivious second-in-command Frank Keenan intends to extort money from the citizens by threatening the virtue of the town's female population.
Who’s in it. The Despoiler stars Frank Keenan as The Emir, Enid Markey as Sylvia Damien, Roy Laidlaw as The Mayor and Charles K. French as Col. Damien, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Despoiler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Despoiler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Despoiler (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Despoiler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Despoiler?
- The Despoiler stars Frank Keenan, Enid Markey, Roy Laidlaw, Charles K. French and Fanny Midgley.
- When was The Despoiler released?
- The Despoiler was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.