The Eternal Sin
“How a Woman's Enemies Forced Her to Take an Awful Revenge. From the French Drama by Victor Hugo.”
Synopsis
Gennaro, the son of Lucretia Borgia, lives unaware of the identity of his mother, who has married the Duke of Ferrara. After Lucretia's brother is killed by five conspirators, the fathers of Gennaro's dearest friends, Lucretia tortures the old men to death. Later, Gennaro and his companions journey to Lucretia's domain, and she sees her son for the first time. The Duke, who believes him to be her lover, poisons him, but Lucretia administers the antidote in time and saves his life. Then she schemes to poison her sons' five friends for their fathers' mistake.
Top Cast
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Florence Reed
Lucretia Borgia
William E. Shay
The Duke of Ferrara
Stephen Grattan
Lucretia's Brother
Richard Barthelmess
Gennaro
Alex Shannon
Rustighello
A.G. Parker
Maffio
M.J. Briggs
Astolpo
Edward Thorne
Jeppo
Elmer Patterson
Liverretto
Tony Merlo
Petrucci
Henry Armetta
The Jester
William Welsh
Gubetta
Juliet Brenon
Blanca
Jane Fearnley
Princess Negroni
Henrietta Gilbert
Flametta
Charles Ray Howard
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Hugo, George Edwardes-Hall, Herbert Brenon
- Original Title
- The Eternal Sin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Brenon Film Corporation, Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Victor Hugo, George Edwardes-Hall, Herbert Brenon
James C. McKay
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Hugo
Writer
James C. McKay
Editor
George Edwardes-Hall
Writer
Herbert Brenon
Writer
Herbert Brenon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eternal Sin
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What is The Eternal Sin about?
Gennaro, the son of Lucretia Borgia, lives unaware of the identity of his mother, who has married the Duke of Ferrara. After Lucretia's brother is killed by five conspirators, the fathers of Gennaro's dearest friends, Lucretia tortures the old men to death. Later, Gennaro and his companions journey to Lucretia's domain, and she sees her son for the first time. The Duke, who believes him to be her lover, poisons him, but Lucretia administers the antidote in time and saves his life. Then she schemes to poison her sons' five friends for their fathers' mistake.
Who directed The Eternal Sin?
The Eternal Sin was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Eternal Sin?
The principal cast of The Eternal Sin includes Florence Reed, William E. Shay, Stephen Grattan, Richard Barthelmess, Alex Shannon.
When was The Eternal Sin released and how long is it?
The Eternal Sin was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.