The Hellion (1919 film)
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Directed byGeorge L. Cox
Written byDaniel F. Whitcomb Story and Screenplay
Produced byAmerican Film Company
StarringMargarita Fischer
Distributed byPathé Exchange
Release date
  • October 1919 (1919-October)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles

The Hellion is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by George L. Cox and starring Margarita Fischer and Emory Johnson.[1][2]

Plot

Joseph and Helen Harper, having depleted their niece Blanche's inheritance, become anxious that Blanche's suitor, wealthy George Graham, might reject her upon discovering her descent into madness due to grief over news of his supposed death in the war. Upon George's return, learning of the distressing situation, he engages detectives to investigate further. The Harpers persuade cabaret performer Mazie Del Mar, who bears a striking resemblance to Blanche, to assume Blanche's identity and marry George. Despite Mazie's desire to flee from the control of cabaret owner Signor Enrico, known as "The Hellion," who manipulates her through hypnosis, she reluctantly agrees. However, Mazie falls deeply in love with George and grapples with feelings of deceit. Matters worsen when Enrico mistakenly abducts Blanche, believing her to be Mazie, and futilely attempts to hypnotize her, leading to a fatal confrontation where Blanche loses her life. George, on the brink of Mazie's confession, reveals that his detectives have uncovered her true identity but professes his love for her regardless. He pardons the Harpers as their scheme inadvertently resulted in genuine affection between him and Mazie.

Cast

Actor Role
Margarita FischerMazie Del Mar / Blanche Harper
Emory JohnsonGeorge Graham
Charles SpereLarry Lawson
Henry A. BarrowsJoseph Harper
Lillian LangdonHelen Harper
George PeriolatSignor Enrico
Frank ClarkUndetermined Role
Bull MontanaUndetermined Role

References

  1. "The Hellion". catalog.afi.com.
  2. "The Hellion". www.tcm.com.


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