Messalina

Messalina

Drama, History | Jan. 12, 1924

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.

Messalina

Drama, History | Jan. 12, 1924

Messalina
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.
Producers Guazzoni film
Original title Messalina
Directors Enrico Guazzoni
Writers Enrico Guazzoni

Cast

Rina De Liguoro

as Messalina

Gildo Bocci

as Apollonio

Bruto Castellani

as Tigrane

Mario Cusmich

as Caio Silvio

Aristide Garbini

as Narciso

Gino Talamo

as Ennio

Lucia Zanussi

as Egle