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The Royal Tigress

Tigre reale

Synopsis

"Tigre Reale" (1916) was the film that consolidated Frau Menichelli's stardom, a film more than suitable for her performing skills and silent idiosyncrasy that any silent diva would kill to star in… In "Tigre Reale", Frau Menichelli performs the part of Frau Natka, a Russian countess with a troublesome past and an uncertain future. She was married to a revolutionary and the matrimony ended in tragedy. She likes to flirt with men but due to her traumatic sentimental past, she doesn't allow herself attachments. That is until she meets a young diplomat who will help her to make up her mind and exorcize her old sentimental traumas.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Giovanni Pastrone
Screenplay & Story
Giovanni Verga
Original Title
Tigre reale
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian, No Language
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Itala Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Giovanni Pastrone

Screenplay & Story

Giovanni Verga

Director of Photography

Segundo de Chomón, Giovanni Tomatis

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Giovanni Verga

Department Leadership Roster

Giovanni Pastrone

Giovanni Pastrone

Director

Giovanni Verga

Giovanni Verga

Screenplay

Segundo de Chomón

Segundo de Chomón

Director of Photography

Giovanni Tomatis

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Royal Tigress

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Royal Tigress about?

"Tigre Reale" (1916) was the film that consolidated Frau Menichelli's stardom, a film more than suitable for her performing skills and silent idiosyncrasy that any silent diva would kill to star in… In "Tigre Reale", Frau Menichelli performs the part of Frau Natka, a Russian countess with a troublesome past and an uncertain future. She was married to a revolutionary and the matrimony ended in tragedy. She likes to flirt with men but due to her traumatic sentimental past, she doesn't allow herself attachments. That is until she meets a young diplomat who will help her to make up her mind and exorcize her old sentimental traumas.

Who directed The Royal Tigress?

The Royal Tigress was directed by Giovanni Pastrone.

Who stars in The Royal Tigress?

The principal cast of The Royal Tigress includes Pina Menichelli, Alberto Nepoti, Febo Mari, Valentina Frascaroli, Ernesto Vaser.

When was The Royal Tigress released and how long is it?

The Royal Tigress was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Is The Royal Tigress based on a book or true story?

The Royal Tigress is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giovanni Verga".