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La contessa Sara
Sara is a very beautiful gypsy. One fine day, she meets a rich English woman, to whom she strangely reminds her late daughter. She decides to give her an education and after her death, makes her heiress. In Naples, the young girl meets General de Canhailles, whom she marries, despite the age difference and her attraction for Lieutenant Pietro Severac, and obtains the title of princess. Having become the adulated figure of the Parisian world, Sara refuses Severac's advances. Until the day he is sent to Algeria.
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Plot Summary
Based on the novel 'La Marchesa di Rho' by Carlo Dossi, this silent film tells the story of Sara, a young woman who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and passion. Her life takes a dramatic turn as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, specific critical reception data from contemporary sources is scarce. However, it is noted for its melodrama and performances within the context of early Italian cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A notable example of Italian melodrama from the silent era.
Features strong female performances characteristic of the period's cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the 1894 novel 'La Marchesa di Rho' by Carlo Dossi, a prominent Italian writer and politician.
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