The Queen of Nineveh (1911)
The Queen of Nineveh plots with Prince Canach to destroy the King. Hidden behind a curtain they see the King drink poisoned wine. The High Priest takes the King's young son Aznra, and hides him, and fifteen years later brings him forth and presents him to the populace, which greets him with acclamation and moves on the palace to avenge the death of the King. Prince Canach cravenly hides when the Queen bids him lead the royal guard against the mob, and she dons his armor and takes his place at the head of the troops. A sensational battle takes place .reaching its height on the steps of the palace. Azura singles out, as he thinks, Prince Canach and when his opponent falls mortally wounded he finds it was his own mother.
Director: Luigi Maggi
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 1, 1911
Cast
- Gigetta Morano - Tamari, regina di Ninive
- Luigi Maggi - Re Sennacherib
- Mario Voller-Buzzi
Screenplay
- Arrigo Frusta (Story)
Production: Società Anonima Ambrosio
Country: Italy
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Luigi Maggi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Queen of Nineveh about?
- The Queen of Nineveh plots with Prince Canach to destroy the King. Hidden behind a curtain they see the King drink poisoned wine. The High Priest takes the King's young son Aznra, and hides him, and fifteen years later brings him forth and presents him to the populace, which greets him with acclamation and moves on the palace to avenge the death of the King. Prince Canach cravenly hides when the Queen bids him lead the royal guard against the mob, and she dons his armor and takes his place at the head of the troops. A sensational battle takes place .reaching its height on the steps of the palace. Azura singles out, as he thinks, Prince Canach and when his opponent falls mortally wounded he finds it was his own mother.
- Who directed The Queen of Nineveh?
- The Queen of Nineveh was directed by Luigi Maggi.
- Who stars in The Queen of Nineveh?
- The Queen of Nineveh stars Gigetta Morano, Luigi Maggi, Mario Voller-Buzzi.
- How long is The Queen of Nineveh?
- The Queen of Nineveh has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was The Queen of Nineveh produced?
- The Queen of Nineveh was produced in Italy.