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Messalina(1924)
Status: Released
Date: 1924-01-12
38%
8 Votes
Time: 2h 5m
Overview:
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.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Guazzoni film
Movie: Messalina
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rina De Liguoro
Messalina
Gildo Bocci
Apollonio
Bruto Castellani
Tigrane
Édouard de Max
Rita Jolivet
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1924-01-12
Average
3.8
Rating:
1.9 startsTagline
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