A 1917 American silent film directed by Allen Holubar with a specific cast and technical format.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Creative Foundation
Director Allen Holubar and writer Fred Myton establish the silent film's vision and script in the United States.
Key Events
Film Concept and Direction — Director Allen Holubar conceives and oversees the silent film project.
Location: United States
Script Development — Writer Fred Myton drafts the original screenplay for the production.
Location: United States
Cast Assembly
Virginia Lee Corbin, Allen Holubar, Francelia Billington, and Zoe Rae are brought together for the production.
Key Events
Principal Casting — The four main actors are selected and contracted for the film.
Location: United States
Production Execution
Filming commences with black and white cinematography and standard 4:3 framing under Holubar's direction.
Key Events
Black and White Filming — Principal photography begins, utilizing monochrome cinematography.
Location: United States
Aspect Ratio Formatting — The film is formatted to a standard 4:3 aspect ratio for exhibition.
Location: United States
Historical Release
The finished silent feature premieres in 1917, eventually securing its place in the public domain.
Key Events
1917 Public Release — The completed silent film is released to theaters and enters public domain.
Location: United States
Story Breakdown
Creative Leadership — Key figures responsible for the film's artistic direction.
Director Role — Allen Holubar guided the overall vision and execution.
Writer Role — Fred Myton crafted the original screenplay narrative.
Principal Cast — The four main actors featured in the silent production.
Virginia Lee Corbin — Lead actress portraying a central character.
Allen Holubar — Dual role as director and on-screen performer.
Francelia Billington — Supporting actress contributing to ensemble dynamics.
Zoe Rae — Supporting actress completing the main cast.
Technical Specifications — Cinematographic and formatting parameters of the film.
Silent Format — Produced without synchronized sound or dialogue.
Monochrome Style — Filmed entirely in black and white tones.
Aspect Ratio — Standardized to a 4:3 frame for projection.
Production Timeline — Chronological milestones from development to release.
Development Phase — Scriptwriting and pre-production planning stages.
Filming Phase — Principal photography and on-set direction.
Release Phase — Theatrical distribution in 1917.
Legal Status — Copyright and public domain classification.
Public Domain — Entered public domain after 95 years.
Historical Archive — Preserved as a 1917 American silent film.
Cultural Context — Placement within early 20th century cinema.
1917 Cinema — Released alongside contemporary silent features.
American Industry — Part of the early United States film output.
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