Queen Kelly(1929)
The silent film masterpiece that never was... Until now.
Queen Kelly Synopsis
A convent girl is abducted and seduced by a prince before being sent off to a brothel in East Africa.
Queen Kelly (1929) is a drama and romance film directed by Erich von Stroheim, released on December 31, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gloria Swanson, Walter Byron, Seena Owen and Sylvia Ashton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Erich von Stroheim
- Writers:
- Marian Ainslee, Erich von Stroheim
- Producers:
- Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Pollock
- Composer:
- Adolph Tandler
- Production:
- Gloria Swanson Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Queen Kelly (1929) Trailer
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Queen Kelly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gloria Swanson
as Kitty Kelly / Queen Kelly
Walter Byron
as Prince Wolfram
Seena Owen
as Queen Regina V
Sylvia Ashton
as Kelly's Aunt (uncredited)
- Wilson Benge
Wilson Benge
as Prince Wolfram's Valet (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
as Prince Wolfram's Lackey (uncredited)
- Rae Daggett
Rae Daggett
as Coughdrops (uncredited)
- Robert Frazier
Robert Frazier
as Catholic Priest (uncredited)
- Florence Gibson
Florence Gibson
as Kelly's Aunt (uncredited)
- Madge Hunt
Madge Hunt
as Mother Superior (uncredited)
Tully Marshall
as Jan Vryheid (uncredited)
- Ann Morgan
Ann Morgan
as Maid Escorting Kelly to Altar (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Erich von Stroheim, written by Marian Ainslee and Erich von Stroheim, produced by Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Gloria Swanson and Erich von Stroheim.
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Queen Kelly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 51 ratings.
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Queen Kelly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Queen Kelly online?
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Queen Kelly (1929) is available to stream on IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Queen Kelly?
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The main cast of Queen Kelly (1929) includes Gloria Swanson, Walter Byron, Seena Owen, Sylvia Ashton and Wilson Benge. The film was directed by Erich von Stroheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Queen Kelly released?
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Queen Kelly was released on December 31, 1929 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Queen Kelly worth watching?
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Queen Kelly (1929) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Queen Kelly?
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Yes. The official Queen Kelly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.