The Monk and the Woman (1917)
In eighteenth century France, the evil Prince de Montrale falls in love with Liane, but she runs away from him and seeks refuge in a monastery. The prince finds her and orders the abbot to keep her in custody. A young novice, Brother Paul, is placed in charge of Liane and falls in love with her, despite having just taken his vows of celibacy.
Director: Franklyn Barrett
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Maud Fane as Liane |
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Percy Marmont as Brother Paul |
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Harry Plimmer as Prince de Montrale |
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Monte Luke as The King |
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Alma Rock Phillips as de Vernet |
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Ruth Wainwright as Madame de Vigne |
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Hugh Huntley as |
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Charles Beetham as |
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George Young as |
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Mattie Ive as Pageboy |
| Directing | Franklyn Barrett | Director |
| Writing | Franklyn Barrett | Adaptation |
| Production | Franklyn Barrett | Producer |
| Writing | Frederick Melville | Theatre Play |
| Writing | D.H. Souter | Writer |
| Art | Rock Phillips | Art Direction |
| Production | George Marlow | Producer |
| Production | Harry Musgrave | Producer |