Messalina (1924)
In ancient Rome, tyrannical Emperor Caligula is assassinated through the machinations of Messalina. She then makes a conquest of Marcus, who forces the Senate to name her husband, Claudius, as emperor. Messalina's wicked ways continue when she falls in love with Ennio, a slave. Ennio is also loved by Egyptian princess Mirit, but he loves neither of them, preferring the company of Ela, a Greek slave.
Director: Enrico Guazzoni
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: January 12, 1924
Cast
- Rina De Liguoro - Messalina
- Calisto Bertramo
- Gildo Bocci - Apollonio
- Bruto Castellani - Tigrane
- Mario Cusmich - Caio Silvio
- Édouard de Max
- Alfredo de Felice
- Aristide Garbini - Narciso
- Rita Jolivet
- Augusto Mastripietri - Claudio
Screenplay
- Enrico Guazzoni (Screenplay)
- Enrico Guazzoni
Cinematography: Alfredo Lenci, Victor Arménise
Production: Guazzoni film
Country: Italy
Language: No Language
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Enrico Guazzoni
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Messalina about?
- In ancient Rome, tyrannical Emperor Caligula is assassinated through the machinations of Messalina. She then makes a conquest of Marcus, who forces the Senate to name her husband, Claudius, as emperor. Messalina's wicked ways continue when she falls in love with Ennio, a slave. Ennio is also loved by Egyptian princess Mirit, but he loves neither of them, preferring the company of Ela, a Greek slave.
- Who directed Messalina?
- Messalina was directed by Enrico Guazzoni.
- Who stars in Messalina?
- Messalina stars Rina De Liguoro, Calisto Bertramo, Gildo Bocci, Bruto Castellani, Mario Cusmich, Édouard de Max.
- How long is Messalina?
- Messalina has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Messalina?
- Messalina is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Messalina produced?
- Messalina was produced in Italy.