Beauty and the Beast (1913)

USA, 1913
40m
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent

An American fantasy film directed by Harry C. Mathews using the name H.C. Matthews.

Plot Summary

A magic spell turns a prince into a monster, a spell that can only be broken by the love of a beautiful woman.

Credits

Crew
Directed by: H.C. Matthews [real name: Harry C. Mathews]
Rex Motion Picture Company
Story by: Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

Cast
Elsie Albert (Beauty)
Douglas Gerrard (The Beast)
Joe Burke [real name: Joseph Burke]

References

Books

  • Horror and Science Fiction Films: A Checklist by Donald C. Willis p.41 – credits
  • Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.28 – credits