Cleopatra
Synopsis
The story of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of Egypt, and the epic romances between her and the greatest men of Rome, Julius Caesar and Antony. Only a small fragment of this film survives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Johnson, Émile Moreau, Victorien Sardou, H. Rider Haggard
- Original Score
- Paul Letombe, José Martínez
- Original Title
- Cleopatra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
Adrian Johnson, Émile Moreau, Victorien Sardou, H. Rider Haggard
Paul Letombe, José Martínez
John W. Boyle, Rial Schellinger, George Schneiderman
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
Adrian Johnson
Writer
William Fox
Producer
Paul Letombe
Original Music Composer
José Martínez
Original Music Composer
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Rial Schellinger
Director of Photography
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleopatra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cleopatra about?
The story of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of Egypt, and the epic romances between her and the greatest men of Rome, Julius Caesar and Antony. Only a small fragment of this film survives.
Who directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in Cleopatra?
The principal cast of Cleopatra includes Theda Bara, Fritz Leiber, Thurston Hall, Alan Roscoe, Herschel Mayall.
When was Cleopatra released and how long is it?
Cleopatra was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Cleopatra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cleopatra was composed by Paul Letombe, José Martínez.
Is Cleopatra based on a book or true story?
Cleopatra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. Rider Haggard".