The Conquering Power (1921)

Stars: Alice Terry, Rudolph Valentino and Ralph Lewis
Director: Rex Ingram
Runtime: 90 Minutes
Language: English subtitles - Theatre organ score
Color:  Black and White
Format:  DVD-R
Rating: NR
Price: $16.95

The Conquering Power
(1921)

Director: Rex Ingram

Cast:
Alice Terry  ... Eugenie Grandet
Rudolph Valentino  ... Charles Grandet
Ralph Lewis  ... Pere Grandet
Carrie Daumery  ... Mere Grandet
Bridgetta Clark  ... Madame des Grassins
Mark Fenton  ... Monsieur des Grassins
Ward Wing  ... Adolphe des Grassins
Eric Mayne  ... Victor Grandet
Edward Connelly  ... Notary Cruchot
George Atkinson  ... Bonfons Cruchot
Willard Lee Hall  ... Abbé Cruchot
Mary Hearn  ... Nanon
Eugene Pouyet  ... Cornoiller
Andrée Tourneur  ... Annette

Alice Terry and Rudolph Valentino entertain in this drama however Rex Ingram's direction and imagination really shine here, especially in presenting the dramatic ending of Ralph Lewis’ miserly character.

Victor Grandet, having lost his fortune and facing disgrace, sends his son Charles to live with his estranged brother Pere. Uncle Pere is a cruel miser, but Charles discovers feelings for his cousin Eugenie. Pere soon sends Charles away, as he is arranging a marriage for his daughter. 90 Minutes

Theatre organ score by David Knudtson