Ponjola
Ponjola is a 1923 American silent drama film based on the novel of the same name by Cynthia Stockley and directed by Donald Crisp. The film stars Anna Q. Nilsson in a role in which she masquerades as a man. A print of Ponjola still exists and is held by a private collector.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
| Director | Donald Crisp |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic adventure drama, relying on the timeless plot of disguise and hidden identity. It explores the boundaries of gender roles within a framework of colonial romance, using exotic locales as a backdrop for internal conflict.
What lingers after the final reel is a curiosity for this silent-era artifact, where expressive performance and plot momentum carry the narrative without words. A glimpse into a nearly lost chapter of cinematic daring. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Donald Crisp
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With a sense of classic adventure, on a quiet evening for silent film enthusiasts.
🎭 Cast
Anna Q. Nilsson
Lady Flavia Desmond
James Kirkwood
Lundi Druro
Tully Marshall
Count Blauhimel
Joseph Kilgour
Conrad Lypiatt
Bernard Randall
Eric Luff
Ruth Clifford
Gay Lypiatt
Claire Du Brey
Luchia Luff
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Hope
Charles Ray
Native Tribesman
Eddie Sturgis
Native Tribesman (as Edwin Sturges)
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