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The Empress

19171h 6mMovieDrama

After the success of his painting "The Empress," artist DeBaudry (William Morse) takes his model, Nedra (Doris Kenyon), to a roadhouse and, unbeknownst to her, registers them as Mr. and Mrs. The roadhouse proprietor, who is also a part-time blackmailer, takes a photo of them together.

DirectorAlice Guy-Blaché
WritersFrederick Chapin·Alice Guy-Blaché

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Cast · Directed by Alice Guy-Blaché

DKDoris Kenyon
Doris Kenyon
Nedra
HBHolbrook Blinn
Holbrook Blinn
Eric
WMWilliam A. Morse
William A. Morse
DeBaudry (as William Morse)
LDLyn Donelson
Lyn Donelson
The Woman in the Dark (as Lyn Donaldson)

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The Empress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Empress?

The Empress isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Empress on Netflix?

No, The Empress is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Empress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Empress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Empress for free?

The Empress isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Empress?

The Empress hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 29, 1917. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.