The White Sister (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1923, The White Sister is a drama and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 135 minutes. “A love that outlived passion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits everything herself, throwing Angela into poverty. Fortunately, Angela is engaged to marry dashing Captain Giovanni Severi - but he soon is captured by Arabs while on an expedition to Africa. Believing him dead, Angela, dedicating her life to his memory, becomes a nun, unaware that her lover has escaped his captors and is returning to Italy. The dramatic climax takes place against a backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Who’s in it. The White Sister stars Lillian Gish as Angela Chiaromonte, Ronald Colman as Capt. Giovanni Severi, Gail Kane as Marchesa di Mola and J. Barney Sherry as Monsignor Saracinesca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The White Sister has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Sister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Sister (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Sister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Sister worth watching?
- The White Sister holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Sister?
- The White Sister stars Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman, Gail Kane, J. Barney Sherry and Charles Lane.
- When was The White Sister released?
- The White Sister was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.