Sapho(1917)
Pauline Frederick has created from this famous literary character, a role that will linger in the mind forever as one of her very greatest screen achievements.
Sapho Synopsis
Sapho, whose real name is Fanny Legrand, is the daughter of poor people, her father being a coachman, and her early home is little more than a hovel in the slums of Paris. She is a flower seller on the streets of Paris, earning a few sous daily, which she uses to support her family. She meets famous sculptor, Caoudal, who recognizes her wonderful beauty and persuades her to pose for him. The luxury of his studio awakens in her an unsuspected love for the beautiful things of life. It's not long before she becomes the most talked of and sought after model of Paris. She is content to live in this way, reveling in beauty and the admiration of her friends and Caoudal himself. Until a poet named Dejoie, moved by her beauty, writes verses to her which make both himself and her still more famous, winning her away from Caoudal. A lost film.
Sapho (1917) is a drama and romance film directed by Hugh Ford, released on March 11, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Pauline Frederick, Frank Losee, John St. Polis and Pedro de Cordoba.
- Director:
- Hugh Ford
- Writers:
- Alphonse Daudet, Doty Hobart, Hugh Ford
- Production:
- Famous Players Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Sapho Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pauline Frederick
as Sapho, aka Fanny Lagrand
Frank Losee
as Caoudal
John St. Polis
as Dejoie
Pedro de Cordoba
as Flamant
Thomas Meighan
as Jean Gaussin
- Howard Davies
Howard Davies
Key crew
Directed by Hugh Ford, written by Alphonse Daudet, Doty Hobart and Hugh Ford.
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Sapho – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sapho?
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The main cast of Sapho (1917) includes Pauline Frederick, Frank Losee, John St. Polis, Pedro de Cordoba and Thomas Meighan. The film was directed by Hugh Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sapho released?
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Sapho was released on March 11, 1917 and runs for 50m.