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A Daughter of Pan
(1913) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by Charles L. Gaskill
Cast: Helen Gardner [Dusa, a daughter of Pan], Mr. Alison (George Alison) [Althemus, the king], Mrs. R.E. French [the queen], Alice May [Melissa], Mr. Howard [Diomed], Miss Dumo (Evelyn Dumo) [the king’s daughter]
The Helgar Corporation production; distributed by Warner’s Features, Incorporated. / Produced by [?] Helen Gardner? From a screen story by Charles L. Gaskill. / Released November 1913. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Historical.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Before Greece became a government it was divided into many principalities. In our story, Althemus is the king of one of these states. Although his wife, Queen Nethele, is beautiful, he loves Melessa, a wicked designing woman, and it is her purpose to put away the queen and take her place. The king has selected a husband for his daughter, Althea, Diomed, a rich young man. Jestyx, an old philosopher, one day tells the court of a wild people that live back in the forest, who are said to be descendants of the god Pan. Frightus, the wickedest of the tribe, we are told, has eaten all his children, except Dusa, his daughter, because of her extreme ugliness. Diomed at once becomes interested in Dusa and sets out for the forest. Strange as it may seem, Diomed becomes enamored of her. Dusa also is charmed in her wild way. Althea, torn with jealousy, follows Diomed and commands him to return to the palace. They are followed by Dusa. The king sends for Polyclotes, a member of the wild tribe, to abduct Dusa, but he refuses to do so. Thereupon, the king dismisses him. Melessa, taken by his beauty, invites Polyclotes to enter her room. Just then the king appears, takes in the situation at a glance and puts Polyclotes in the dungeon. Dusa flees to the forest. She meets Jestyx, the old philosopher. He persuades her to return to the palace and enter into a growing lily, declaring that she will become beautiful. After many days, she arises radiantly beautiful. A multitude of things happen, as though by magic. She obtains the release of Polyclotes and they return to the forest and live happily.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 30 October 2022.
References: Tarbox-Lost p. 141 : Website-IMDb.
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