Theodora (1921)

Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But a love affair with a handsome Greek whom she meets in ... See full summary »

Director:

Leopoldo Carlucci

Writer:

Victorien Sardou (play)

Stars:

Rita Jolivet, Ferruccio Biancini, René Maupré

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rita Jolivet	...	Teodora Augusta
Ferruccio Biancini	...	Justinian
René Maupré	...	Andreas
Emilia Rosini	...	Antonina
Adolfo Trouché	...	Belisarius
Mariano Bottino	...	Marcellus
Guido Marciano	...	Boia principale
Marie Belfiore	...	Tamyris
Giovanni Motta	...	Buzes
Leo Sorinello	...	Mara
G. Rosetti	...	Amru
Luigi Rinaldi	...	Calcante
Alfredo	...	Philo
Alfredo Bertoncelli	...	Euphrata
Giuliano Gardini	...	Cospiratore

Storyline

Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But a love affair with a handsome Greek whom she meets in Byzantium leads to revolution and armed conflict in both Byzantium and Rome.

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Plot Keywords:

byzantium | byzantine empire | byzantine | epic | based on play | 

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Taglines:

The most fascinating woman of all time.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

14 October 1921 (USA)

Also Known As:

Theodora

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ambrosio-Zanotta, Unione Cinematografica Italiana

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Connections

Remade as Theodora, Slave Empress (1954)

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