Romola | 1924 | Historical Drama

Title: Romola | 1924 | Historical Drama Director: Henry King Studio: Inspiration Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring: Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, William Powell, Ronald Colman, Charles Lane, Bonaventura Ibáñez Based on: Novel *Romola* by George Eliot Release Date: December 6 1924 Runtime: Approximately 120 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Historical Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Arrival in Renaissance Florence 00:20:00 Meeting Bardo Bardi and Romola 00:40:00 Tito’s rise and deceit 01:00:00 Love and betrayal 01:20:00 Political corruption and downfall 01:40:00 Resolution and fate --- Summary: Romola is a 1924 American silent historical drama set in Renaissance Florence, adapted from the 1863 novel by George Eliot. The story follows the cultivated Romola and her relationships with the charismatic but unscrupulous Tito Melema, as well as the steadfast artist Carlo. As political power shifts and personal loyalties are tested, the narrative explores ambition, love, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of cultural and religious turmoil in fifteenth-century Italy. --- Background: Directed by Henry King and shot on location in Italy, Romola was part of a 1920s trend of American silent films filmed abroad to lend authenticity and prestige. The production reunited King with stars Lillian Gish and Ronald Colman, emphasizing high production values, historic costumes, and expansive Florentine sets. Prints of the film survive in archives today. --- Trivia: Romola was shot on location in Florence and other Italian sites, a rare practice for its time. William Powell plays the ambitious and morally conflicted Tito Melema. The production is one of the early major adaptations of a George Eliot novel for the screen. A print of the film survives at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: December 6 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Inspiration Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #Romola1924 #HenryKing #LillianGish #SilentFilm #HistoricalDrama #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain