13 Feb 1926
The Blackbird
Two thieves, the Blackbird and West End Bertie, fall in love with the same girl, a French nightclub performer named Fifi. Each man tries to outdo the other to win her heart.
Inspiration
Edwin Thanhouser Presents for the most distinguished consideration of the Industry - Particularly the Exhibitor-Connoisseur,
Audrey Munson (a real-life 'perfect' model for numerous Beaux-Arts sculptors) first appeared artistically nude as a sculptor's model, recreating classic artistic (nude) paintings in George Foster Platt's controversial film from the Mutual Film Corporation. In fact, the film told the story of her own life. This film has generally been regarded as the first non-pornographic American film to feature nudity. This was the first known film in which a leading actress stripped down to be naked, making her the first nude film star. (filmsite.org)
Top Billed Cast
Audrey Munson The Model
Thomas A. Curran The Artist
George Marlo The Artist's Friend
Bert Delaney The Artist's Friend
Carey L. Hastings Undetermined Role
Ethyle Cooke Undetermined Role
Louise Bates Undetermined Role (as Louise Emerald Bates)
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