Aida (1911)

Aida, daughter of the King of Ethiopia, having fallen a prisoner into the hands of the Egyptians, is given as a slave by their king to his daughter Amneris who, captivated by the grace and beauty of the unknown maid, takes her into favor. Radames, a young captain of the king's guards, loved by Amneris, suspecting a rival in her slave, swears to be avenged. Meanwhile war is again declared between Egypt and Ethiopia and Radames, appointed leader of the army by the High Priest of Isis, is invested with the sacred arms and departs to fight the Ethiopians who, headed by their king, have invaded Egypt. Radames defeats them and returns victorious, followed by the prisoners, among whom is the king himself, disguised as an officer.

Director: J. Searle Dawley, Oscar Apfel
Genre: Music
Runtime: 11 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aida about?
Aida, daughter of the King of Ethiopia, having fallen a prisoner into the hands of the Egyptians, is given as a slave by their king to his daughter Amneris who, captivated by the grace and beauty of the unknown maid, takes her into favor. Radames, a young captain of the king's guards, loved by Amneris, suspecting a rival in her slave, swears to be avenged. Meanwhile war is again declared between Egypt and Ethiopia and Radames, appointed leader of the army by the High Priest of Isis, is invested with the sacred arms and departs to fight the Ethiopians who, headed by their king, have invaded Egypt. Radames defeats them and returns victorious, followed by the prisoners, among whom is the king himself, disguised as an officer.
Who directed Aida?
Aida was directed by J. Searle Dawley, Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in Aida?
Aida stars Mary Fuller, Marc McDermott, Miriam Nesbitt.
How long is Aida?
Aida has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Aida?
Aida is a Music film.
Where was Aida produced?
Aida was produced in United States of America.