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The Marble Faun
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.
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Plot Summary
The film is believed to be an adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name. It tells the story of four young Americans traveling in Rome, focusing on their relationships and moral dilemmas.
Critical Reception
As a lost film from 1920, there is no accessible critical reception or audience feedback. Information regarding its production and distribution is extremely scarce.
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The Marble Faun is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making any detailed historical analysis or viewing impossible.
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