The Married Virgin (1918) in Color — Starring Rudolph Valentino & Vera Sisson

The Married Virgin (1918) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover The Married Virgin, the 1918 drama directed by Joseph Kaufman and starring Rudolph Valentino, now available as a professionally colorized version. In order to save her wealthy father from disgrace and a possible prison sentence, a daughter agrees to marry the gigolo who’s been blackmailing him… This drama explores themes of sacrifice, family honor, and the exploitation of vulnerable people by unscrupulous characters. The film features Valentino in an early role as the villainous gigolo, showcasing his range beyond the romantic leading man roles that would later make him famous. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

In order to save her wealthy father from disgrace and a possible prison sentence, a daughter agrees to marry the gigolo who’s been blackmailing him… The father, a respected member of society, has become the victim of blackmail by a charming but unscrupulous gigolo who has discovered damaging information about his past. The gigolo threatens to reveal this information unless the father pays him a substantial sum, an amount the father cannot afford.

When the father’s financial situation becomes desperate, the gigolo offers an alternative solution: he will drop the blackmail if the father’s daughter agrees to marry him. The daughter, caught between her love for her father and her reluctance to marry a man she does not love, faces an impossible choice. Ultimately, she chooses to sacrifice her own happiness to save her father from disgrace and potential imprisonment.

The marriage proves to be a nightmare for the daughter, as the gigolo reveals his true nature as a cruel and manipulative husband. The father, consumed by guilt over his daughter’s sacrifice, must find a way to free her from the marriage while dealing with the consequences of his past actions. The film builds to a climax where the family must confront the gigolo and find a way to escape his control.

Cast & Crew

Director: Joseph Kaufman

Stars: Rudolph Valentino, Vera Sisson, Kathleen Kirkham, Carl Laemmle, Fred R. Stanton

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The Married Virgin was originally filmed in black and white, with cinematography that captured the elegance of high society and the emotional intensity of the family drama. This professionally colorized restoration enhances every scene with frame-by-frame precision, from the wealthy family’s elegant home to the tense confrontations with the blackmailing gigolo. The colorized version reveals new visual richness in the film’s settings, where the period-accurate 1910s American clothing, society interiors, and domestic locations gain authenticity that transports viewers to the world of silent drama. Rudolph Valentino’s legendary screen presence gains additional dimension in color, his face conveying the charm and menace of the villainous gigolo, a role that showcased his range beyond his later romantic leading man image. Now also available in colour.

Buy The Married Virgin in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Released in 1918, The Married Virgin represents the early career of Rudolph Valentino before his rise to international stardom. Valentino, who would become known as the “Latin Lover” and one of the biggest stars of the silent era, was still building his career when this film was made. His role as the villainous gigolo demonstrates his range as an actor, showing that he could play complex antagonistic characters as well as the romantic heroes that would later define his career.

The film’s themes of blackmail, family honor, and sacrifice reflect the silent era’s engagement with moral dilemmas and the consequences of past actions. The story of a father’s secret coming back to haunt him and his daughter’s sacrifice to save him speaks to the era’s fascination with questions of family duty and the price of maintaining social respectability.

The film’s release during World War I reflects the cinema’s role in providing entertainment that addressed serious moral and social issues while still offering escapist drama. Through modern colorization, this early Valentino film reaches new audiences who can appreciate seeing the future star in a villainous role, its exploration of family honor and sacrifice, and its place in the history of silent cinema. Now also available en couleur.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 / MKV digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Silent with musical score
• Runtime: 60 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Who stars in The Married Virgin?
A: Rudolph Valentino stars as the gigolo, with supporting performances by Vera Sisson, Kathleen Kirkham, Carl Laemmle, and Fred R. Stanton.

Q: Does Rudolph Valentino play a villain in The Married Virgin?
A: Yes, Valentino plays the villainous gigolo who blackmails a wealthy father, showcasing his range beyond his later romantic leading man roles.

Q: What is the plot of The Married Virgin?
A: A daughter agrees to marry a blackmailing gigolo to save her father from disgrace, leading to a marriage that becomes a nightmare.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as MP4 and MKV files that play on virtually any device.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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