Inspiration (1915)
Overview
Audrey Munson (a real-life 'perfect' model for numerous Beaux-Arts sculptors) first appeared artistically nude as a sculptor's model, recreating classic artistic (nude) paintings in George Foster Platt's controversial film from the Mutual Film Corporation. In fact, the film told the story of her own life. This film has generally been regarded as the first non-pornographic American film to feature nudity. This was the first known film in which a leading actress stripped down to be naked, making her the first nude film star. (filmsite.org)
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| Original Language | en |
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Directed By
George Foster Platt
Crew
Virginia Tyler Hudson
George Foster Platt
Virginia Tyler Hudson
Edwin Thanhouser
Larry Williams
TOP CAST
Audrey Munson
The Model
Thomas A. Curran
The Artist
George Marlo
The Artist's Friend
Bert Delaney
The Artist's Friend
Carey L. Hastings
Undetermined Role
Ethyle Cooke
Undetermined Role
Louise Bates
Undetermined Role (as Louise Emerald Bates)
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