The Marble Faun (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film
Released in 1920, The Marble Faun is a notable film directed by Mario Bonnard, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. The film, a swirling drama of love and death, is loosely adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1860 novel The Marble Faun. Princess Maria (Elena Sangro) is married to the Duke of Helgoland (Ugo Bazzini), the leader of an anti-government plot about to be exposed by their house guest Count Giorgio (Carlo Gualandri). Giorgio tries to involve Maria, and in his fatal fight with Helgoland, her husband is killed using the knife that Maria hands to Giorgio. Forced to flee, they meet up again in Rome, where Maria has changed her name to Myriam and Giorgio has become a monk. Giorgio still desires Myriam, who rejects his advances, and she convinces her suitor Donatello (Giorgio Fini) to kill him.
Who’s in it. The Marble Faun stars Elena Sangro as S.A.R. la principessa Maria dello Jutland/H.R.H. Princess Maria; Myria, Elsa D’Auro as Hilda, Carlo Gualandri as Giorgio and Giorgio Fini as Donatello.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Marble Faun (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Marble Faun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Marble Faun?
- The Marble Faun stars Elena Sangro, Elsa D’Auro, Carlo Gualandri and Giorgio Fini.
- When was The Marble Faun released?
- The Marble Faun was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.