The Royal Tigress (1916)
"Tigre Reale" (1916) was the film that consolidated Frau Menichelli's stardom, a film more than suitable for her performing skills and silent idiosyncrasy that any silent diva would kill to star in… In "Tigre Reale", Frau Menichelli performs the part of Frau Natka, a Russian countess with a troublesome past and an uncertain future. She was married to a revolutionary and the matrimony ended in tragedy. She likes to flirt with men but due to her traumatic sentimental past, she doesn't allow herself attachments. That is until she meets a young diplomat who will help her to make up her mind and exorcize her old sentimental traumas.
Director: Giovanni Pastrone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 9, 1916
Cast
- Pina Menichelli - Countess Natka
- Alberto Nepoti - Giorgio la Ferlita
- Febo Mari - Dolski
- Valentina Frascaroli - Erminia
- Ernesto Vaser - Il droghiere
- Enrico Gemelli
- Bonaventura Ibáñez
- Gabriel Moreau
Screenplay
- Giovanni Verga (Novel)
- Giovanni Verga (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Segundo de Chomón, Giovanni Tomatis
Production: Itala Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, No Language
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giovanni Pastrone
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Royal Tigress about?
- "Tigre Reale" (1916) was the film that consolidated Frau Menichelli's stardom, a film more than suitable for her performing skills and silent idiosyncrasy that any silent diva would kill to star in… In "Tigre Reale", Frau Menichelli performs the part of Frau Natka, a Russian countess with a troublesome past and an uncertain future. She was married to a revolutionary and the matrimony ended in tragedy. She likes to flirt with men but due to her traumatic sentimental past, she doesn't allow herself attachments. That is until she meets a young diplomat who will help her to make up her mind and exorcize her old sentimental traumas.
- Who directed The Royal Tigress?
- The Royal Tigress was directed by Giovanni Pastrone.
- Who stars in The Royal Tigress?
- The Royal Tigress stars Pina Menichelli, Alberto Nepoti, Febo Mari, Valentina Frascaroli, Ernesto Vaser, Enrico Gemelli.
- How long is The Royal Tigress?
- The Royal Tigress has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Royal Tigress?
- The Royal Tigress is a Drama film.
- Where was The Royal Tigress produced?
- The Royal Tigress was produced in Italy.