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The Raven
(1912) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: Guy Oliver [Edgar Allan Poe], Muriel Ostriche [Lenore]
Eclair Film Company of America production; distributed by Motion Picture Distributing & Sales Company. / From the poem “The Raven” and other stories by Edgar Allan Poe. / Released 7 May 1912. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? The Raven photo-poem tells the sad romance of Edgar Allan Poe, his beautiful, dying wife, and their bitter life of struggle for the recognition of genius. The poem is interpreted by the all-seeing eye of the camera and the success of the poet, in his great inspiration, is shown with beautiful scenic effects and a magnificently staged production exceeding our past successes.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 31 May 2020.
References: Steinbrunner-Encyclopedia p. 312 : Website-IMDb.
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