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Jephthah's Daughter

Jephthah's Daughter

Jul 15, 1910 · 11m

Director

Léonce Perret

Overview

To secure victory against the Ammonites, the Israeli judge Jephthah vowed to sacrifice the first person who greeted him upon his return. After crushing the enemy, he was devastated when his only daughter emerged first. Resigned to her fate, she requested two months to weep in the mountains before heroically submitting to her father’s tragic oath.

Cast of Jephthah's Daughter

About Jephthah's Daughter

What is Jephthah's Daughter about?

To secure victory against the Ammonites, the Israeli judge Jephthah vowed to sacrifice the first person who greeted him upon his return. After crushing the enemy, he was devastated when his only daughter emerged first. Resigned to her fate, she requested two months to weep in the mountains before heroically submitting to her father’s tragic oath.

When was Jephthah's Daughter released?

Jephthah's Daughter was released on July 15, 1910.

How long is Jephthah's Daughter?

Jephthah's Daughter runs 11 minutes.

Who directed Jephthah's Daughter?

Jephthah's Daughter was directed by Léonce Perret.

Who is in the cast of Jephthah's Daughter?

The cast of Jephthah's Daughter includes Léonce Perret, Jeanne Marie-Laurent, Renée Carl and Luitz-Morat.