The Blind Princess and the Poet

The Blind Princess and the Poet

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The Blind Princess and the Poet

"A film that is extraordinary in quality and outweighs a hundred common photoplays. The story is laid in some wonderful gardens, over which is poured the crystal flood of California's light. It possesses one charm all and singularly its own."

1911

0h 18m

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Fantasy

Romance

Overview

A blind princess is informed that her sight can be restored by the first kiss of unselfish love she receives. She remains blind until a humble poet steals a kiss.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Blanche Sweet

The Princess

Blanche Sweet

Acting

Charles West

The Poet

Charles West

Acting

Francis J. Grandon

Lord Selfish

Francis J. Grandon

Acting

Florence La Badie

Lady in Waiting

Florence La Badie

Acting

Dell Henderson

Lord Gold

Dell Henderson

Acting

Joseph Graybill

Lord Presumption

Joseph Graybill

Acting

Marguerite Marsh

1st Maid

Marguerite Marsh

Acting

Kate Toncray

2nd Maid

Kate Toncray

Acting

Grace Henderson

Nurse

Grace Henderson

Acting

Wilfred Lucas

Princess's Father

Wilfred Lucas

Production

Henry Lehrman

Courtier

Henry Lehrman

Acting

Hazel Buckham

Page

Hazel Buckham

Acting

Gladys Egan

Equality

Gladys Egan

Writing

Jeanie Macpherson

Court Lady

Jeanie Macpherson

Acting

Frank Opperman

Wise Man

Frank Opperman

Acting

Alfred Paget

Guardsman

Alfred Paget

Acting

W. Chrystie Miller

Unknown Role

W. Chrystie Miller

Acting

John T. Dillon

Lord Folly

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Acting

Charles Gorman

Unknown Role

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Guy Hedlund

Unknown Role

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