Cleopatra (1912)

Directors

Charles L. Gaskill

Cast

Helen Gardner, Pearl Sindelar, Miss Fielding, Miss Robson

The story

In a series of staged tableaux, Cleopatra presents the dramatic arc of the Egyptian queen’s life through richly designed scenes that emphasize spectacle and visual storytelling. The narrative begins with Cleopatra's romantic involvement with Pharon, a handsome fisherman and slave, who captures her attention with his strength and sincerity. Their brief but passionate affair highlights Cleopatra’s impulsive nature and her fascination with both power and vulnerability.

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