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Cleopatra
Cleopatra (1917)
, 2h5
Directed by J. Gordon Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa, Politique, Political films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Films about royalty
Actors Theda Bara, Fritz Leiber, Thurston Hall, Alan Roscoe, Art Acord, Herschel Mayall

As described in a film magazine, Cleopatra (Bara), the Siren of Egypt, by a clever ruse reaches Caesar (Leiber) and he falls victim to her charms. They plan to rule the world together, but then Caesar falls. Cleopatra's life is desired by the church, as the wanton woman's rule has become intolerable. Pharon (Roscoe), a high priest, is given a sacred dagger to take her life. He gives her his love instead and, when she is in need of some money, leads her to the tomb of his ancestors, where she tears the treasure from the breast of the mummy. With this wealth she goes to Rome to meet Antony (Hall). He leaves the affairs of state and travels to Alexandria with her, where they revel. Antony is recalled to Rome and married to Octavia (Blinn), but his soul cries out for Cleopatra. He sends her a message to arm her ships and meet him at Actium, where they battle the opposing forces. They are overpowered, and flee to Alexandria. There they are captured by Octavius (De Vries), and Antony dies in Cleopatra's arms. Before Cleopatra is to be dragged behind the wheels of Octavius' chariot, Pharon the priest, who has never ceased to love her, brings her the serpent that she joyously brings to her breast, dying royally with her crown on her head and scepter in her hand as becomes Egypt.
Venus Victrix
Venus Victrix (1917)

Directed by Germaine Dulac
Origin France
Genres Drama, Peplum
Actors Stacia Napierkowska

Un riche propriétaire de théâtre élabore le plan de quitter sa femme pour une danseuse de style hindou envoûteuse, Djali, jouée par Napierkowska. Bien que le protagoniste soit un homme, le film se concentre sur le développement et la réalisation des personnages féminins.
Cabiria
Cabiria (1914)
, 2h3
Directed by Giovanni Pastrone
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors Umberto Mozzato, Lidia Quaranta, Italia Almirante Manzini, Émile Vardannes, Felice Minotti, Francesca Bertini

FIRST EPISODE Batto and his little daughter Cabiria live in a lavish estate in the shadow of Mount Etna at Catana on the island of Sicily. Cabiria, plays with dolls with her nurse Croessa. When the volcanic Etna erupts violently, Batto prays to the god Pluto for deliverance, but receives only a brief respite before his home and gardens are destroyed. While attempting to escape, servants discover a secret stairway leading underground. Taking advantage of the chaos and plundering Batto’s hidden treasure, the servants, along with Croessa and Cabiria, flee to the countryside. Batto and his wife mourn the loss of Cabiria, as they believe her to be buried beneath the rubble.
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii (1913)
, 56minutes
Directed by Mario Caserini, Eleuterio Rodolfi
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Action, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, La fin du monde, Volcanisme, Films about volcanoes, Disaster films
Actors Fernanda Negri Pouget, Carlo Campogalliani

In Pompeii 79AD, Glaucus and Jone are in love with each other. Arbace, Egyptian High Priest is determined to conquer her. Glaucus buys the blind slave Nidia who is mishandled by her owner.
Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis (1913)
, 2h
Directed by Enrico Guazzoni
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about religion
Actors Amleto Novelli, Gustavo Serena, Ignazio Lupi, Lia Orlandini, Carlo Cattaneo, Bruto Castellani

The story is set during the early years of rule by the emperor Nero. He is an ambitious man obsessed with gaining absolute power. His soldier falls in love with a young Christian slave named Lycia, but their love is hindered by Nero, who hates Christianity and unleashes his officers to burn Rome, pinning the blame on the Christians. In addition, the cruel Nero kidnaps the pair and sends them into an arena to fight lions.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra (1912)
, 1h28
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Politique, Political films, Films based on plays, Films about royalty
Actors Helen Gardner, Harley Knoles, Pearl Sindelar, Harry Knowles, Helene Costello

In a series of elaborately staged tableaux, it depicts Cleopatra and her love affairs, first with handsome fisherman-slave Pharon, then with Mark Antony.
The Judgment of Solomon
The Judgment of Solomon (1912)

Directed by Henri Andréani
Origin France
Genres Drama, Peplum
Themes Films about religion, Films based on the Bible
Actors René Alexandre, Léontine Massart

Deux femmes qui se disputent un enfant viennent voir le roi Salomon pour qu'il arbitre leur différend. Le grand roi décide alors que l'on découpe l'enfant en deux. La vraie mère s'écrie, "Oh, Seigneur, que vive ce bébé, donnez-le lui". Ce cri du cœur la révèle comme la vraie mère et Salomon, dans sa grande sagesse, lui donne l'enfant.