The Eternal City
“Actual Scenes Staged in the Coliseum, Vatican Gardens and the Castle of St. Angelo. Scenic Splendor and overpowering dramatic appeal.”
Synopsis
Leone, a Papal guard, is devastated when his wife drowns herself after mistakenly thinking that he had abandoned her. He turns over his son David to be brought up by nuns, then enters a monastery. David is brought to London and is raised to be a beggar and thief until he is rescued by Dr. Roselli, an Italian political refugee, who raises David with his daughter Donna Roma. Years later David gets heavily involved in Italian politics and incurs the enmity of the corrupt Italian Prime Minister, which leads him to discover the hidden secrets of his family's past--and present.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter, Hugh Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Hall Caine
- Original Title
- The Eternal City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter, Hugh Ford
Hall Caine
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin S. Porter
Director
Hugh Ford
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eternal City
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What is The Eternal City about?
Leone, a Papal guard, is devastated when his wife drowns herself after mistakenly thinking that he had abandoned her. He turns over his son David to be brought up by nuns, then enters a monastery. David is brought to London and is raised to be a beggar and thief until he is rescued by Dr. Roselli, an Italian political refugee, who raises David with his daughter Donna Roma. Years later David gets heavily involved in Italian politics and incurs the enmity of the corrupt Italian Prime Minister, which leads him to discover the hidden secrets of his family's past--and present.
Who directed The Eternal City?
The Eternal City was directed by Edwin S. Porter, Hugh Ford.
Who stars in The Eternal City?
The principal cast of The Eternal City includes Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Kittens Reichert, Arthur Oppenheim, George Stillwell.
When was The Eternal City released and how long is it?
The Eternal City was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Eternal City based on a book or true story?
The Eternal City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hall Caine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eternal City?
The Eternal City holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).