Loosely based on Dante's account of the romantic triangle between Renaissance beauty Francesca di Rimini, the old and ugly man to whom she's betrothed for political reasons, and his handsome younger brother Paolo, this intensely literary love story garnered high praise for its technical
achievements. Updated to the 18th century and set in South America, the film tells the story of Princess Emmanuella (Mary Philben), who must marry the hunchbacked Duke Cathos de Alvia (Lionel Barrymore) to save her father's life and fortune. Emanuella loves the Duke's younger brother Leonardo (Don
Alvarado), and the two continue their affair after her marriage. The Duke finally catc...
Released:
1928
Rated:
NR
Length:
115 mins