Blazing Love (1916)

Drama | 1 May 1916

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HISTORY

The 1 Apr 1916 Motography noted that the picture marked Virginia Pearson’s first starring role for Fox Film Corp. It was also the screen debut of stage veteran Frank Burbeck. Among the cast was child actress Miriam Batista, as stated in the 22 Apr 1916 Motography. According to the 13 May 1916 issue, an arctic sequence, featuring a replica of a “northland ice hut,” was filmed in Saranac Lake, NY.
       Blazing Love opened on 1 May 1916 to mixed reviews. While the 13 May 1916 Motion Picture News endorsed the film, the 20 May 1916 Moving Picture World argued that the plot was poorly constructed.
       The picture was copyrighted at six reels. ...

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The 1 Apr 1916 Motography noted that the picture marked Virginia Pearson’s first starring role for Fox Film Corp. It was also the screen debut of stage veteran Frank Burbeck. Among the cast was child actress Miriam Batista, as stated in the 22 Apr 1916 Motography. According to the 13 May 1916 issue, an arctic sequence, featuring a replica of a “northland ice hut,” was filmed in Saranac Lake, NY.
       Blazing Love opened on 1 May 1916 to mixed reviews. While the 13 May 1916 Motion Picture News endorsed the film, the 20 May 1916 Moving Picture World argued that the plot was poorly constructed.
       The picture was copyrighted at six reels.

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
SOURCE CITATIONS
SOURCE
DATE
PAGE
Motion Picture News
13 May 1916
p. 2919
Motography
1 Apr 1916
p. 754
Motography
22 Apr 1916
p. 945
Motography
6 May 1916
p. 1061, 1069-1070
Motography
13 May 1916
p. 1112, 1114, 1120
Moving Picture World
20 May 1916
p. 1352
New York Clipper
13 May 1916
p. 31
Variety
5 May 1916
p. 26
Wid's Daily
4 May 1916
p. 550
DETAILS
Release Date:
1 May 1916
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
William Fox
30 April 1916
LP8190
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in reels):
5
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

After Margaret Walsh's husband is killed during a polar expedition, she agrees to marry Morgan Delafield, a business associate and contemporary of her father. Sometime later, Margaret falls in love with a younger man named Stephen Bond, but she does not pursue the relationship in deference to Morgan. However, Russell Barridan, the man who killed Margaret’s first husband, circulates rumors about her and Stephen. Morgan challenges Russell to a duel, which leaves both men dead and Margaret free to marry Stephen. Years later, Stephen loses interest in his aging wife and falls in love with a woman his own age. Margaret commits suicide so that Stephen can be with the woman he truly ...

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After Margaret Walsh's husband is killed during a polar expedition, she agrees to marry Morgan Delafield, a business associate and contemporary of her father. Sometime later, Margaret falls in love with a younger man named Stephen Bond, but she does not pursue the relationship in deference to Morgan. However, Russell Barridan, the man who killed Margaret’s first husband, circulates rumors about her and Stephen. Morgan challenges Russell to a duel, which leaves both men dead and Margaret free to marry Stephen. Years later, Stephen loses interest in his aging wife and falls in love with a woman his own age. Margaret commits suicide so that Stephen can be with the woman he truly loves.

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Subject (Minor):
Legend
Viewed by AFI
Partially Viewed
Offscreen Credit
Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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