The Spanish Gypsy (film) explained

The Spanish Gypsy is a 1911 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet.^[1] It was a Biograph production.

Cast

• Wilfred Lucas as Jose
• Vivian Prescott as Pepita
• Kate Bruce as Pepita's Mother
• William J. Butler as The Doctor
• Jeanie MacPherson as Mariana (as Jeannie MacPherson)
• Claire McDowell as Paula
• Mack Sennett as Gypsy
• Blanche Sweet
• Kate Toncray as Gypsy

Critical reception

A review in Motography described the performance of the gypsy girl as "brilliant throughout".^[2] It also praised the "high artistic ability on the part of the producer" in converting a location in California into a convincing representation of Andalusia.^[2]

See also

• D. W. Griffith filmography
• Blanche Sweet filmography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silent Era: The Spanish Gypsy . July 5, 2008. silentera.
2. April 1911 . The Spanish Gypsy . Motography . 48 . May 1, 2022.