The Royal Tigress (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1916, The Royal Tigress is a drama film directed by Giovanni Pastrone, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. "Tigre Reale" (1916) was the film that consolidated Frau Menichelli's stardom, a film more than suitable for her performing skills and silent idiosyncrasy that any silent diva would kill to star in… In "Tigre Reale", Frau Menichelli performs the part of Frau Natka, a Russian countess with a troublesome past and an uncertain future. She was married to a revolutionary and the matrimony ended in tragedy. She likes to flirt with men but due to her traumatic sentimental past, she doesn't allow herself attachments. That is until she meets a young diplomat who will help her to make up her mind and exorcize her old sentimental traumas.
Who’s in it. The Royal Tigress stars Pina Menichelli as Countess Natka, Alberto Nepoti as Giorgio la Ferlita, Febo Mari as Dolski and Valentina Frascaroli as Erminia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Royal Tigress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Tigress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Tigress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Tigress (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Royal Tigress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Royal Tigress worth watching?
- The Royal Tigress holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Royal Tigress?
- The Royal Tigress stars Pina Menichelli, Alberto Nepoti, Febo Mari, Valentina Frascaroli and Ernesto Vaser.
- When was The Royal Tigress released?
- The Royal Tigress was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.