Romola
Synopsis
In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Florentines, including Nello the barber and a young girl named Tessa. He is also introduced to a blind scholar named Bardo de' Bardi, and his daughter Romola. As Tito becomes settled in Florence, assisting Bardo with classical studies, he falls in love with Romola.
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Henry King, Romola (1924)
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-09-08
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Romola
Dorothy Gish
Tessa
William Powell
Tito Melema
Ronald Colman
Carlo Bucellini
Charles Lane
Baldassar Calvo
Herbert Grimwood
Savonarola
Bonaventura Ibáñez
Bardo Bardi
Frank Puglia
Adolfo Spini
Amelia Summerville
Brigida
Tina Ceccaci Renaldi
Monna Ghita
Eduilio Mucci
Nello
Angela Scatigna
Bratti
Ugo Uccellini
Bishop of Nemours
Alfredo Martinelli
Captain of the Barque
Attilo Deodati
Tomaso
Gastone Barnardi
Council of Eight member
Alfredo Bertone
Piero de Medici
Pietro Betti
Fra Sylvestro
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$497K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- George Eliot, Will M. Ritchey
- Original Score
- Louis F. Gottschalk
- Original Title
- Romola
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $497K
- Production Studios
- Inspiration Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
George Eliot, Will M. Ritchey
Louis F. Gottschalk
Roy F. Overbaugh, William Schurr
Duncan Mansfield
Department Leadership Roster
Will M. Ritchey
Writer
Henry King
Director
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
William Schurr
Director of Photography
Louis F. Gottschalk
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romola
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What is Romola about?
In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Florentines, including Nello the barber and a young girl named Tessa. He is also introduced to a blind scholar named Bardo de' Bardi, and his daughter Romola. As Tito becomes settled in Florence, assisting Bardo with classical studies, he falls in love with Romola.
Who directed Romola?
Romola was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Romola?
The principal cast of Romola includes Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, William Powell, Ronald Colman, Charles Lane.
When was Romola released and how long is it?
Romola was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Romola make at the box office?
Romola grossed $497K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Romola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romola was composed by Louis F. Gottschalk.
Is Romola based on a book or true story?
Romola is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Eliot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romola?
Romola holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).