The White Sister
“A love that outlived passion!”
Synopsis
Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits everything herself, throwing Angela into poverty. Fortunately, Angela is engaged to marry dashing Captain Giovanni Severi - but he soon is captured by Arabs while on an expedition to Africa. Believing him dead, Angela, dedicating her life to his memory, becomes a nun, unaware that her lover has escaped his captors and is returning to Italy. The dramatic climax takes place against a backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Angela Chiaromonte
Ronald Colman
Capt. Giovanni Severi
Gail Kane
Marchesa di Mola
J. Barney Sherry
Monsignor Saracinesca
Charles Lane
Prince Chiaromonte
Juliette La Violette
Madame Bernard
Gustavo Serena
Prof. Ugo Severi
Alfredo Bertone
Filmore Durand
Roman Ibanez
Count del Ferice
Alfredo Martinelli
Alfredo del Ferice
Ida Carloni Talli
Mother Superior
Giovanni Viccola
Gen. Mazzini
Antonio Barda
Alfredo's Tutor
Giacomo D'Attino
Solicitor to the Prince
Michele Gualdi
Solicitor to Count
Giuseppe Pavoni
The Archbishop
Francesco Socinus
Prof. Torricelli
Sheik Mahomet
The Bedouin Chief
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- George V. Hobart, Francis Marion Crawford, Charles E. Whittaker
- Original Score
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Original Title
- The White Sister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Inspiration Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
George V. Hobart, Francis Marion Crawford, Charles E. Whittaker
Joseph Carl Breil
Roy F. Overbaugh
Duncan Mansfield
Henry King
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
George V. Hobart
Writer
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Henry King
Producer
Charles E. Whittaker
Writer
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Sister
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What is The White Sister about?
Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits everything herself, throwing Angela into poverty. Fortunately, Angela is engaged to marry dashing Captain Giovanni Severi - but he soon is captured by Arabs while on an expedition to Africa. Believing him dead, Angela, dedicating her life to his memory, becomes a nun, unaware that her lover has escaped his captors and is returning to Italy. The dramatic climax takes place against a backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Who directed The White Sister?
The White Sister was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in The White Sister?
The principal cast of The White Sister includes Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman, Gail Kane, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Lane.
When was The White Sister released and how long is it?
The White Sister was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Sister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Sister was composed by Joseph Carl Breil.
Is The White Sister based on a book or true story?
The White Sister is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Marion Crawford".