Triumph (1917)
The Dramatic Tale of a Stage-Struck Girl.
This melodrama about an actress in love with a playwright and the stage manager blackmailing her for her affections offers a unique glimpse into Chaney’s career before his classic performances in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera.
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Dorothy PhillipsNell Baxter
Lon ChaneyPaul Neihoff
William StowellDudley Weyman
William DyerDavid Montieth (as William J. Dyer)
Claire Du BreyLillian Du PonClyde BensonRupert Vincent
Nigel De BrulierTownsman (uncredited)
John GeorgeBackstage Extra (uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySilent Film · Partially Lost FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference651316Actor preference75037 · 198057 · 358831
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Frequently asked questions about Triumph
What is Triumph about?
This melodrama about an actress in love with a playwright and the stage manager blackmailing her for her affections offers a unique glimpse into Chaney’s career before his classic performances in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera.
How long is Triumph?
Triumph has a runtime of 40 minutes.