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The Monk and the Woman
1917 · 66 min
A stately silent melodrama of forbidden longing and swordplay, best watched with patience for its old-fashioned, theatrical intensity.
- Directed by
- Franklyn Barrett
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Maud Fane, Percy Marmont, Harry Plimmer
- Overview
- In eighteenth century France, the evil Prince de Montrale falls in love with Liane, but she runs away from him and seeks refuge in a monastery. The prince finds her and orders the abbot to keep her in custody. A young novice, Brother Paul, is placed in charge of Liane and falls in love with her, despite having just taken his vows of celibacy.
- How it feels
- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Love, faith, power, betrayal
- Content
- Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Franklyn Barrett
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Maud Fane, Percy Marmont, Harry Plimmer
