The Siren's Song (1919 film)

The Siren's Song is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring Theda Bara. It is not known whether the film currently survives,^[1] and it may be a lost film.

The Siren's Song
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Directed by	J. Gordon Edwards
Written by	Charles Kenyon (scenario)
Starring	Theda Bara Alan Roscoe
Cinematography	John W. Boyle
Distributed by	Fox Film Corporation
Release date	May 4, 1919 (1919-05-04)
Running time	(50 minutes) 5 reels
Country	United States
Languages	Silent English intertitles

Plot

As described in a film magazine review,^[2] Marie Bernais, a Breton village girl, possesses a wonderful voice which her father believes is a gift from the devil. Raoul Nieppe loves her, but fears marrying below his station, and his rejection results in a suicide attempt by Marie. She is rescued by Hector Remey who was once a tenor but is now a Punch and Judy showman. Because of his assistance, she becomes a famous singer. When Raoul finds her, she is the mistress of Gaspard Prevost, a rich merchant who has a wife. Raoul persuades Marie to end the liaison, but she discovers that his anxiety was due to a desire to possess her. Distraught, she persists in singing for soldiers even though she is warned that this would damage her voice. She once again becomes a humble peasant girl. Gaspard, now free due to the death of his wife, seeks her out, and she finds happiness in an honorable marriage.

Cast

• Theda Bara - Marie Bernais
• Al Fremont - Jules Bernais
• Ruth Handforth - Aunt Caroline
• Alan Roscoe - Gaspard Prevost
• Lee Shumway - Raoul Nieppe
• Carrie Clark Ward - Paulette Remey
• Paul Weigel - Hector Remey

Influences

The film was referenced in a 1919 song of the same name by Roy Turk and Ray Perkins which mentions Bara by name.^[3]

See also

• 1937 Fox vault fire