A dancer dreams her own murder—then lives in fear of love. Silent era melodrama at its most operatic.
Spanish dancer Bonita della Guerda has a dream in which she is killed by a jester after declaring her love for a prince. Because she fears the dream will come true, she dares not reveal her love for Peter Gordon, whose uncle, Bliss Gordon, also shows her considerable attention. Bonita's relationship with Bliss is misunderstood by both Peter and her longtime protector, Emilio. In his jealousy the latter shoots Bliss's wife, Eve, who is performing Bonita's dance in hopes of recapturing her husband's love. Bonita no longer fears her dream and is united with Peter. A lost film.
Acting
Bebe Daniels's expressive eyes doing all the heavy lifting.
Costume
Spanish dancer garb and jester murder outfit—peak 1920s excess.
Director
Penrhyn Stanlaws
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lost films like this haunt cinema history—only 20% of American silent features survive, making every remaining still a ghost.
Bebe Daniels was Paramount's top-paid star when she made this; her defection to radio and later television eerily mirrors the film's themes of performance and reinvention.
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