Messalina (1924)

4.5/10 • 125 min • Drama History

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.

Cast

Rina De Liguoro

Messalina

Gildo Bocci

Apollonio

Bruto Castellani

Tigrane

Édouard de Max

Rita Jolivet

Gianna Terribili-Gonzales

Mirit

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