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.Ĭontemporary movie theater showing the film in ChicagoĬleopatra was one of the most elaborate Hollywood films ever produced up to that time, with particularly lavish sets and costumes. There they are captured by Octavius (De Vries), and Antony dies in Cleopatra's arms. They are overpowered, and flee to Alexandria. He sends her a message to arm her ships and meet him at Actium, where they battle the opposing forces.
Antony is recalled to Rome and married to Octavia (Blinn), but his soul cries out for Cleopatra. He leaves the affairs of state and travels to Alexandria with her, where they revel.
With this wealth she goes to Rome to meet Antony (Hall). 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. Pharon (Roscoe), a high priest, is given a sacred dagger to take her life. Cleopatra's life is desired by the church, as the wanton woman's rule has become intolerable. They plan to rule the world together, but then Caesar falls. The film is now considered partially lost, as only small parts of the film remain.īecause the film has been lost, the following summary is reconstructed from a description in a contemporary film magazine.Ĭleopatra (Bara), the Siren of Egypt, by a clever ruse reaches Caesar (Leiber) and he falls victim to her charms. as Julius Caesar, and Thurston Hall as Mark Antony. The film starred Theda Bara in the title role, Fritz Leiber Sr. Rider Haggard's 1889 novel Cleopatra, the 1890 play Cleopatre by Émile Moreau and Victorien Sardou, and the play Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. Cleopatra is a 1917 American silent historical drama film based on H.
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