USA, 1908
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
An American short fantasy film directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Plot Summary
Artist Karl is reunited with his childhood at her husband’s house and is asked to paint her portrait. At the first sitting, the Devil appears and leads the long-parted lovers into temptation.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Edwin S. Porter
Edison Manufacturing Company
Based on the Play by: Ferenc Molnár
Director of Photographer: Edwin S. Porter
References
Periodicals
- Kino vol.3 no.11 (November 1968) p.200 – review
- Moving Picture World no.3 p.262 – review
Books
- Horror in Silent Films: A Filmography, 1896-1929 by Roy Kinnard p.24
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.96
