Madonnas and Men
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Synopsis
In the Roman Coliseum, at the beginning of the Christian era, the Emperor Turnerius, accompanied by his favorite, Nerissa, watches the bestial games in the arena. His son Gordian is asked by Grimaldo the magician to save the life of a Christian girl about to be thrown to the lions. He refuses, whereupon Grimaldo prophesies the fate of the Empire by telling the prince a story of the future: Two thousand years hence, in New York, a parallel situation takes place in which a young man is led to put a stop to the base plans of his father. The prince is so deeply affected by the injustice of the story that he plunges into the arena to save the girl, causing the emperor to die in a fit of rage, thus precipitating the coronation of his son as the new emperor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B.A. Rolfe
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson, Edmund Goulding, Violet Clark
- Original Title
- Madonnas and Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Rolfe Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B.A. Rolfe
Carey Wilson, Edmund Goulding, Violet Clark
J.J.Kiley
Department Leadership Roster
B.A. Rolfe
Director
Carey Wilson
Writer
Edmund Goulding
Writer
Violet Clark
Writer
J.J.Kiley
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Madonnas and Men.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madonnas and Men
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What is Madonnas and Men about?
In the Roman Coliseum, at the beginning of the Christian era, the Emperor Turnerius, accompanied by his favorite, Nerissa, watches the bestial games in the arena. His son Gordian is asked by Grimaldo the magician to save the life of a Christian girl about to be thrown to the lions. He refuses, whereupon Grimaldo prophesies the fate of the Empire by telling the prince a story of the future: Two thousand years hence, in New York, a parallel situation takes place in which a young man is led to put a stop to the base plans of his father. The prince is so deeply affected by the injustice of the story that he plunges into the arena to save the girl, causing the emperor to die in a fit of rage, thus precipitating the coronation of his son as the new emperor.
Who directed Madonnas and Men?
Madonnas and Men was directed by B.A. Rolfe.
Who stars in Madonnas and Men?
The principal cast of Madonnas and Men includes Anders Randolf, Edmund Lowe, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Faire Binney, Raye Dean.
When was Madonnas and Men released and how long is it?
Madonnas and Men was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.