Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 41m

Queen Kelly

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Director
Erich von Stroheim
Cast
Gloria Swanson as Kitty Kelly / Queen Kelly Walter Byron as Prince Wolfram Seena Owen as Queen Regina V Sylvia Ashton as Kelly's Aunt (uncredited) Wilson Benge as Prince Wolfram's Valet (uncredited) Sidney Bracey as Prince Wolfram's Lackey (uncredited)
Crew
Gordon Pollock — Director of Photography Paul Ivano — Director of Photography Viola Lawrence — Editor Adolph Tandler — Original Music Composer Marian Ainslee — Writer Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. — Producer
Synopsis

In Kronberg, Ruritania, the planned wedding of Queen Regina and Prince Wolfram is disrupted when the prince falls in love with Patricia Kelly, a beautiful orphan at the convent. The prince kidnaps Patricia and takes her to the palace, but the queen drives her out. After a botched suicide attempt, Patricia unwillingly allows her scurrilous aunt to marry her off to a decrepit scoundrel. Undaunted, Wolfram follows Patricia to her new home in East Africa.

Mood & Themes
brothelqueenprinceweddingconvent (nunnery)
Key Collaborators
Erich von Stroheim Director Gordon Pollock Director of Photography Paul Ivano Director of Photography Viola Lawrence Editor Adolph Tandler Original Music Composer Marian Ainslee Writer Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Producer Gloria Swanson Producer Erich von Stroheim Producer Max Rée Costume Design
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