The Railway Owner (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1919, The Railway Owner is a notable film directed by Eugenio Perego, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Filippo Derblay, a young man of humble birth, became, thanks to his job, the owner of the ironworks. He is secretly in love with Clara, the daughter of the Marquis of Beaulieu, who lost all his fortune. Clara is engaged to the Duke of Bligny, a vain cousin of her. After learning of Clara’s financial disgrace, the Duke prefers to engage to Atenaide Moulinet, a social climber and daughter of the industrialist Moulinet, the “King of Cacao”. To get revenge, Clara agrees to marry Filippo Derblay, despite she considers him an upstart and she despises him. But Filippo, who loves her deeply, can’t tolerate to be humiliated, will prove how much her prejudice was wrong and, at the end, he will win her love. Among the most captivating aspects of the film, the intense performance of the great diva Pina Menichelli and the high level of the photography, that captures spaces from life as the remarkable images of the factory and the workers at the machinery.
Who’s in it. The Railway Owner stars Pina Menichelli as Clara de Beaulieu, Amleto Novelli as Filippo Derblay, Maria Caserini as Marchesa di Beaulieu and Myriam De Gaudi as Sig.na Derblay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Railway Owner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railway Owner page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railway Owner (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Railway Owner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Railway Owner worth watching?
- The Railway Owner holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Railway Owner?
- The Railway Owner stars Pina Menichelli, Amleto Novelli, Maria Caserini, Myriam De Gaudi and Isabel De Lizaso.