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The Eternal Sin (1917)

"How a Woman's Enemies Forced Her to Take an Awful Revenge. From the French Drama by Victor Hugo."

0.019171h 0mEN
Drama

Directed by Herbert Brenon

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

EN

Release

March 15, 1917

Director

Herbert Brenon

Overview

Gennaro, the son of Lucretia Borgia, lives unaware of the identity of his mother, who has married the Duke of Ferrara. After Lucretia's brother is killed by five conspirators, the fathers of Gennaro's dearest friends, Lucretia tortures the old men to death. Later, Gennaro and his companions journey ...

Cast

Florence Reed

Florence Reed

Lucretia Borgia

William E. Shay

William E. Shay

The Duke of Ferrara

Stephen Grattan

Stephen Grattan

Lucretia's Brother

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Gennaro

Alex Shannon

Alex Shannon

Rustighello

A.G. Parker

A.G. Parker

Maffio

M.J. Briggs

M.J. Briggs

Astolpo

Edward Thorne

Edward Thorne

Jeppo

Elmer Patterson

Elmer Patterson

Liverretto

Tony Merlo

Tony Merlo

Petrucci

Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

The Jester

William Welsh

William Welsh

Gubetta

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Eternal Sin (1917), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Gennaro, the son of Lucretia Borgia, lives unaware of the identity of his mother, who has married the Duke of Ferrara. After Lucretia's brother is killed by five conspirators, the fathers of Gennaro's dearest friends, Lucretia tortures the old men to death. Later, Gennaro and his companions journey to Lucretia's domain, and she sees her son for the first time. The Duke, who believes him to be her lover, poisons him, but Lucretia administers the antidote in time and saves his life. Then she schemes to poison her sons' five friends for their fathers' mistake.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Eternal Sin. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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