

Ashes
Cenere
Synopsis
Dame Eleonora Duse plays a poor woman who, incapable of raising and feed him, leaves her illegitimate son with foster parents. Before she leaves her boy, the woman gives to the child an amulet in order to protect him. The amulet will be the key to put him in connection with his old mother when the boy grows up.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Febo Mari
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleonora Duse, Febo Mari
- Original Title
- Cenere
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Febo Mari
Eleonora Duse, Febo Mari, Grazia Deledda
Arturo Ambrosio
Department Leadership Roster
Febo Mari
Director
Arturo Ambrosio
Producer
Eleonora Duse
Screenplay
Febo Mari
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ashes about?
Dame Eleonora Duse plays a poor woman who, incapable of raising and feed him, leaves her illegitimate son with foster parents. Before she leaves her boy, the woman gives to the child an amulet in order to protect him. The amulet will be the key to put him in connection with his old mother when the boy grows up.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Febo Mari.
Who stars in Ashes?
The principal cast of Ashes includes Eleonora Duse, Febo Mari, Nietta Mordeglia, Ettore Casarotti, Ilda Sibiglia.
When was Ashes released and how long is it?
Ashes was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 39m.
Is Ashes based on a book or true story?
Ashes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Grazia Deledda".
