Soul-Fire (1925)
1h 20m
Running Time
May 30, 1925Release Date
Plot.
Eric Fane (Richard Barthelmess) is a composer unwilling to compromise his dream for a steady job back home in the United States. After his studies in Italy, he moves to Paris, where he is forced to write popular songs for money when he stops receiving support from his father. He tires of selling out and, after an encounter with the mob, starts to travel. He begins a madcap journey from Paris to Port Said, Egypt, and to the South Seas, where he believes he has found love with Teita (Bessie Love).
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Barthelmess
Eric Fane
Bessie Love
Teita
Percy Ames
1st Critic
Effie Shannon
Mrs. Howard Fane - Eric's Mother
Charles Esdale
2nd Critic
Lee Baker
Mr. Howard Fane - Eric's Father
John S. Robertson
Director
Carlotta Monterey
Princess Rhea
Martin Brown
Writer
Josephine Lovett
Writer
Gus Weinberg
The Old Musician
Ann Brody
Katinka - Princess Rhea's Maid
Roy F. Overbaugh
Cinematographer
Helen Ware
San Francisco Sal
Walter Long
Herbert Jones - Sailor
William Hamilton
Editor
Rita Rossi
The Prima Donna
Edward La Roche
The Orchestra Leader
Harriet Sterling
Ruau
Richard Harlan
Nuku
Ellalee Ruby
The Dancer in the Music Hall
Arthur Metcalfe
Dr. Travers, of Leper Island
George Pauncefort
Mr. Simpson - Attorney
Aline Berry
Fleurette - Mannequin
Harry Redding
The Disappointed Musician
Louise Sydmeth
The Disappointed Musician's Wife
Alexander Hesse
The Banker
Leah La Roux
Dancer in Port Said
Zebaida
Dancer in Port Said
Everett Shinn
Art Direction
Details.
Wiki.
Soul-Fire (also known as Soul Fire) is a 1925 American silent drama film starring Richard Barthelmess and Bessie Love. It was directed by John S. Robertson and was based on the Broadway production Great Music (1924) by Martin Brown.The film was funded by Barthelmess through his Inspiration Pictures and released by First National Pictures.