Romola (1925)
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Filmed on location in Italy, where director Henry King ruled over a huge set that covered 17 acres, Romola stars Lillian Gish in the title role. The daughter of a 15th-century Florentine aesthete, Romola becomes the bride of the caddish Tito Melema (William Powell). Using all the underhanded… More Filmed on location in Italy, where director Henry King ruled over a huge set that covered 17 acres, Romola stars Lillian Gish in the title role. The daughter of a 15th-century Florentine aesthete, Romola becomes the bride of the caddish Tito Melema (William Powell). Using all the underhanded resources at his disposal, Melema finagles his way into the position of Chief Magistrate, taking every opportunity to abuse his powers. One of his most heinous acts is his betrayal of country girl Tessa (Dorothy Gish), who ends up drowning herself. Melema himself is consigned to a watery grave when the people revolt against his persecutions. This leaves Romola (who despite her title-character status has virtually nothing to do in the film other than stand around and look beautiful) free to marry artist Carlos Buccelini (Ronald Colman), who has loved her all along. The most spectacular setpiece in the film is Henry King's meticulous reconstruction of the execution of Savonarola (Herbert Grimwood). Romola was based on the novel by George Eliot. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Henry King
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
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Cast
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Alfredo Bertone
as Piero de Medici
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Ronald Colman
as Carlo Buccellini
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Dorothy Gish
as Tessa
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Lillian Gish
as Romola
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Herbert Grimwood
as Sovonarolo
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Bonaventura Ibanez
as Bardo Bardi
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Eduilio Mucci
as Nello
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Pietro Nisti
as Pirate Captain
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William Powell
as Tito Melerna
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Frank Puglia
as Adolpo Spini
- Thelma Raye
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Tina Ceccaci Renaidi
as Monna Ghita
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Angelo Scatigna
as Bratti
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Amelia Summerville
as Brigida
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Ugo Uccellini
as Bishop of Nemours
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Alfredo Martinelli
as Captain of the Barque
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Charles Lane
as Baldassarre Calve
