The Isle of Love

Overview

A 1922 re-edit of Fred J. Balshofer’s earlier feature—shot in 1918 as Over the Rhine and released in 1920 as An Adventuress—this version was issued to capitalize on Rudolph Valentino’s sudden stardom. The cut boosts Valentino’s presence through repeated/enlarged shots, looping and out-takes, and reframes the story in a tropical island setting; it’s widely regarded as a cash-in reissue.

Cast

Julian Eltinge

Clifford Townsend / Julie

Frederick Ko Vert

Lyn Brook

William Clifford

Dick Sayre

Leo White

Prince Halbere

Virginia Rappe

Vanette

Rudolph Valentino

Jacques Rudanyi

Stanton Heck

Grand Duke Nebo

Charles Millsfield

Pom Pom

Alma Francis

Eunice

Lydia Knott

Clifford Townsend's mother