The Demon (1918 film)

This article is about a 1918 film. For other uses, see demon (disambiguation).

The Demon
Directed by	George D. Baker
Written by	George D. Baker
Based on	the novel, The Demon by Alice Muriel Williamson Charles Norris Williamson
Starring	Edith Storey Lewis Cody Charles K. Gerrard
Cinematography	William C. Thompson
Production company	Metro Pictures
Release date	July 22, 1918 (1918-07-22) (US)[1]
Running time	5 reels
Country	United States
Language	English

The Demon is a 1918 American silent comedy film, directed by George D. Baker. It stars Edith Storey, Lewis Cody, and Charles K. Gerrard, and was released on July 22, 1918.

Plot

Cast

• Edith Storey as Princess Perdita
• Lewis Cody as Jim Lassells
• Charles K. Gerrard as Tom Reardon
• Virginia Chester as Lady Lilah Grey
• Mollie McConnell as The Duchess of Westgate
• Laura Winston as Aissa
• Fred Malatesta as Count Theodore de Seramo
• Frank Deshon as Prince Lorenzo di Rivoli
• Alice Knowland as Señorita Selina Rossi
• Anne Schaefer as Señorita Agatha Rossi

Reception

Exhibitors Herald gave the film a positive review. While they felt the plot was not as well-done as it might have been, it was good enough to develop into an "interesting production", for which most viewers would "come away with a lighter feeling and a greater admiration for Miss Storey." They praised Storey's performance.[2] Motion Picture News also enjoyed the picture, stating, "The production is in five reels and there is actionable drama every foot of the reelage."[3]

References

1. "The Demon". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
2. "Edith Storey in "The Demon"". Exhibitors Herald. August 10, 1918. p. 49. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
3. "Edith Storey and Strong Metro Cast in Screen Version of the Novel, "The Demon"". Motion Picture News. August 3, 1918. pp. 788–789. Retrieved April 24, 2023.

External links

• The Demon at IMDb
• The Demon at the TCM Movie Database
• The Demon at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films