The Ordeal of Rosetta
Synopsis
Twin sisters Rosetta and Lola Gelardi live happily with their aging father, Professor Gelardi, until their Sicilian village is destroyed by an earthquake. Unable to find Lola, the professor and Rosetta move to New York, where she obtains employment as a stenographer to author Aubrey Hapgood. Rosetta captivates Aubrey and his friends, but Mildred Sanders, who had hoped to win Aubrey for herself, tries to ruin Rosetta's reputation. On a drive with Aubrey, Rosetta relates her life story, whereupon Aubrey, claiming he loves her, takes her to an inn. Although he promises to marry her, she later reads of his engagement to Mildred. Rosetta shoots herself, after which Lola appears to avenge her death by causing the ruin of Aubrey's sister. Aubrey fires on Lola, but Rosetta awakens in his car and realizes that it was all a dream. While the chauffeur repairs the car, she and Aubrey walk into town to find a preacher.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding, Paul West
- Original Title
- The Ordeal of Rosetta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Select Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Edmund Goulding, Paul West
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
Director
Paul West
Writer
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What is The Ordeal of Rosetta about?
Twin sisters Rosetta and Lola Gelardi live happily with their aging father, Professor Gelardi, until their Sicilian village is destroyed by an earthquake. Unable to find Lola, the professor and Rosetta move to New York, where she obtains employment as a stenographer to author Aubrey Hapgood. Rosetta captivates Aubrey and his friends, but Mildred Sanders, who had hoped to win Aubrey for herself, tries to ruin Rosetta's reputation. On a drive with Aubrey, Rosetta relates her life story, whereupon Aubrey, claiming he loves her, takes her to an inn. Although he promises to marry her, she later reads of his engagement to Mildred. Rosetta shoots herself, after which Lola appears to avenge her death by causing the ruin of Aubrey's sister. Aubrey fires on Lola, but Rosetta awakens in his car and realizes that it was all a dream. While the chauffeur repairs the car, she and Aubrey walk into town to find a preacher.
Who directed The Ordeal of Rosetta?
The Ordeal of Rosetta was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in The Ordeal of Rosetta?
The principal cast of The Ordeal of Rosetta includes Alice Brady, Crauford Kent, Ormi Hawley, Maude Turner Gordon, Edmund Burns.
When was The Ordeal of Rosetta released and how long is it?
The Ordeal of Rosetta was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.