The Mask of the Red Death
La maschera tragica
Synopsis
The city of Naples is in the grasp of the plague, and the terrified people are mowed down by the awful disease. The king with his court flees to a distant castle, where death is mockingly defied, behind locked doors. Death, a shadowy specter, carrying his scythe, stalks into the castle, presenting a weird and awe-inspiring sight, and casts the plague upon all except a poor woman and her two little children, whose pleadings moved the king to take them along, and who, alone, prayed to be spared.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Ambrosio
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Title
- La maschera tragica
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Release Date
- 23/09/1911
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Ambrosio
Edgar Allan Poe
Arturo Ambrosio
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ambrosio
Producer
Arturo Ambrosio
Director
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What is The Mask of the Red Death about?
The city of Naples is in the grasp of the plague, and the terrified people are mowed down by the awful disease. The king with his court flees to a distant castle, where death is mockingly defied, behind locked doors. Death, a shadowy specter, carrying his scythe, stalks into the castle, presenting a weird and awe-inspiring sight, and casts the plague upon all except a poor woman and her two little children, whose pleadings moved the king to take them along, and who, alone, prayed to be spared.
Who directed The Mask of the Red Death?
The Mask of the Red Death was directed by Arturo Ambrosio.
Who stars in The Mask of the Red Death?
The principal cast of The Mask of the Red Death includes Not specified.
When was The Mask of the Red Death released and how long is it?
The Mask of the Red Death was released in 1911 with a total runtime of Unknown.