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The plot involved a sultan who makes a deal with a witch. The witch promises to bring his | '''''A Daughter of the Gods''''' is a 1916 film starring swimming sensation Annette Kellerman.<ref> [http://silentera.com/PSFL/data/D/DaughterOfTheGods1916.html Silentera page on ''A Daughter of the Gods''.] Retrieved 19 Jul '20</ref> The film is notable for being one of the first films to have a major actress in a nude scene. The scene, which featured the actress under a waterfall with her long hair covering most of her body, led to mild controversy. | ||
The plot involved a sultan who makes a deal with a witch. The witch promises to bring his son back to life after he agrees to kill a beautiful goddess, but ultimately, the man decides to accept the death of his son, choosing to spare the goddess. | |||
The BFI reportedly held a few feet of film for a few years, but they somehow misplaced it. It has ultimately faded into obscurity and has yet to emerge in any form. | The BFI reportedly held a few feet of film for a few years, but they somehow misplaced it. It has ultimately faded into obscurity and has yet to emerge in any form. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Daughter_of_the_Gods Wikipedia page on the film.] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Daughter_of_the_Gods Wikipedia page on the film.] | ||
*[http:// | *[http://imdb.com/title/tt0006568/ IMDb page on the film.] | ||
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[[Category:Lost films|Daughter of the Gods]] | [[Category:Lost films|Daughter of the Gods]] | ||
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[[Category:Historic|Daughter of the Gods]] | [[Category:Historic|Daughter of the Gods]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 5 August 2023
A Daughter of the Gods is a 1916 film starring swimming sensation Annette Kellerman.[1] The film is notable for being one of the first films to have a major actress in a nude scene. The scene, which featured the actress under a waterfall with her long hair covering most of her body, led to mild controversy.
The plot involved a sultan who makes a deal with a witch. The witch promises to bring his son back to life after he agrees to kill a beautiful goddess, but ultimately, the man decides to accept the death of his son, choosing to spare the goddess.
The BFI reportedly held a few feet of film for a few years, but they somehow misplaced it. It has ultimately faded into obscurity and has yet to emerge in any form.
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- ↑ Silentera page on A Daughter of the Gods. Retrieved 19 Jul '20