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Scarlet Saint

Name: Scarlet Saint
Director: George Archainbaud
Released: 1925
Rating: 4.8
Cast: John Raymond, Mary Astor, Fred Steele, Frank Morgan, Frances Miller

1925George ArchainbaudIMDb: 4.8/10

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George Archainbaud

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John Raymond

Wes Jenkins

Mary Astor

Lloyd Hughes

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Scarlet Saint - A Tale of Love, Deceit, and Emancipation in 1930s New Orleans

body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; } .highlight { color: #C2410C; } .emphasis { color: #EAB308; } .note { color: #0E7490; }In the rich tapestry of cinematic history, certain films stand out for their nuanced exploration of the human condition. Scarlet Saint, a lesser-known drama from the early 20th century, pr...

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The movie Scarlet Saint was directed by George Archainbaud.

Scarlet Saint was released in the year 1925.

Scarlet Saint has an IMDb rating of 4.8 out of 10.

Scarlet Saint is a movie from United States.

Scarlet Saint is categorised as Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Scarlet Saint features John Raymond, Wes Jenkins, Mary Astor, Lloyd Hughes.

The screenplay for Scarlet Saint was written by Gerald Beaumont, John W. Krafft, Jack Jungmeyer.

If you enjoy Scarlet Saint, you might also like Yankee Pluck (1917), Diamonds and Pearls (1917), The Trap (1918), The Love Cheat (1919).

Yes, Scarlet Saint (1925) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama qualities.

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Summary

In the midst of opulent New Orleans, Fidele Tridon, the daughter of a wealthy importer, finds herself ensnared in a societal trap, betrothed to the affable yet possessive Baron Badeau since childhood. However, her heart beats for Philip Collett, a love that dare not speak its name. The Baron, determined to thwart their union, engineers a duel with Philip, resulting in his imprisonment. Fidele, in a bold move, marries the Baron to secure Philip's release, only to flee to her paramour. Upon discovering her absence, the Baron is beset by paralysis, a condition that mysteriously resolves within a year. Concealing his recovery, he navigates the complexities of Mardi Gras, donning a jester's guise. It is here, amidst the vibrant masquerade, that Fidele, cognizant of her husband's duplicity, offers him a poisoned chalice, symbolizing her emancipation. Ultimately, the Baron, resigned to losing Fidele, sets her free to pursue her love with Philip.

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Although she has been betrothed to Baron Badeau since childhood, Fidele Tridon, daughter of a wealthy New Orleans importer, is in love with Philip Collett. The baron refuses to release her so she plans to elope with Philip. The baron tricks his rival into a duel, but he is wounded in the arm and Philip is sent to jail. Fidele marries the baron to free Philip, then flees to her lover after the ceremony. Upon finding her gone, the baron is stricken with paralysis and Fidele returns to nurse her husband. The baron recovers within a year, but conceals this fact from his wife lest he lose her. On the night of the Mardi Gras ball, the baron attends, dressed as a jester. Fidele mistakes him for Philip and reveals that she is aware of her husband's deceit. When the baron's valet enters disguised as his master, she offers him a choice of two glasses of water, one of which contains poison. The baron realizes that he has lost Fidele and frees her to find love with Phillip.

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"body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; } .highlight { color: #C2410C; } .emphasis { color: #EAB308; } .note { color: #0E7490; }In the rich tapestry of cinematic history, certain films stand out for their nuanced exploration of the human condition. Scarlet Saint, a lesser-known drama from the early 20th century, presents a fascinating case study of love, deceit, and the societal constraints that bind individuals. Directed by a team of writers including Gerald Beaumont, John W. Krafft, Jack J..."

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