The Last Days of Pompeii
Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei
“A Spectacular Photo-Drama”
Synopsis
Well-respected Pompeiian Glaucus performs an act of kindness by purchasing Nydia, a blind slave being mistreated by her owner. Nydia falls in love with her new master, but he only has eyes for Ione. Ione in turn is lusted after by Arbace, an Egyptian high priest of Isis. When Nydia beseeches Isis for help in capturing Glaucus' heart, Arbace gives her a "love" potion-- an elixir made to drive Glaucus mad, securing Ione for himself. Ultimately, Mount Vesuvius will end their lives and seal their fates in a terrible, glorious eruption.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eleuterio Rodolfi, Mario Caserini
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Caserini, Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
- Original Title
- Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleuterio Rodolfi, Mario Caserini
Mario Caserini, Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Caserini
Writer
Eleuterio Rodolfi
Director
Mario Caserini
Director
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What is The Last Days of Pompeii about?
Well-respected Pompeiian Glaucus performs an act of kindness by purchasing Nydia, a blind slave being mistreated by her owner. Nydia falls in love with her new master, but he only has eyes for Ione. Ione in turn is lusted after by Arbace, an Egyptian high priest of Isis. When Nydia beseeches Isis for help in capturing Glaucus' heart, Arbace gives her a "love" potion-- an elixir made to drive Glaucus mad, securing Ione for himself. Ultimately, Mount Vesuvius will end their lives and seal their fates in a terrible, glorious eruption.
Who directed The Last Days of Pompeii?
The Last Days of Pompeii was directed by Eleuterio Rodolfi, Mario Caserini.
Who stars in The Last Days of Pompeii?
The principal cast of The Last Days of Pompeii includes Ubaldo Stefani, Fernanda Negri Pouget, Eugenio Tettoni Fior, Antonio Grisanti, Cesare Gani-Carini.
When was The Last Days of Pompeii released and how long is it?
The Last Days of Pompeii was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is The Last Days of Pompeii based on a book or true story?
The Last Days of Pompeii is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward George Bulwer-Lytton".