Queen Kelly

Queen Kelly 1929 is an American silent film produced in 192829 and released by United Artists. The film was directed by Erich von Stroheim, starred Gloria Swanson, in the title role, Walter Byron and Seena Owen. The film was produced by Joseph P. Kennedy, who was Swansons lover at the time.

Prince Wolfram Byron is the betrothed of mad Queen Regina V of Kronberg Owen. As punishment for partying with other women, he is sent on manoeuvres. He sees Kitty Kelly Swanson walking with other convent students and flirts with her. She is embarrassed when he makes a comment after seeing that her underwear is visible, so she takes it off and throws it at him, to the horror of the nuns, who punish her for her indecency.Enthralled by her beauty, he kidnaps her that night from the convent, takes her to his room and professes his love for her. When the Queen finds them together the next morning, she whips Kelly and throws her out of the castle. Regina then puts Wolfram in prison for not wanting to marry her. ........

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