Romola
Originally released in 1924. Romola is a drama/history film. directed by Henry King.
Starring Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, and William Powell
Synopsis
In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Florentines, including Nello the barber and a young girl named Tessa. He is also introduced to a blind scholar named Bardo de' Bardi, and his daughter Romola. As Tito becomes settled in Florence, assisting Bardo with classical studies, he falls in love with Romola.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Box Office
$497.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $497,234
Production Companies
- Inspiration Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romola about?
In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Floren...
Who directed Romola?
Romola was directed by Henry King.
How long is Romola?
Romola has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Romola released?
Romola was released on December 6, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Romola?
The main cast of Romola includes Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, William Powell, Ronald Colman, Charles Lane.