Cleopatra (1917): Cast
Cleopatra is a 1917 historical drama directed by J. Gordon Edwards, starring Theda Bara as Cleopatra, Fritz Leiber and Henri De Vries. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cleopatra About?
The premise of Cleopatra without spoilers.
It follows Cleopatra, the legendary queen of Egypt, as she navigates her powerful alliances and romantic liaisons with Rome’s most influential leaders—first Julius Caesar, then Mark Antony—against a backdrop of political intrigue and lavish spectacle. Only a short fragment of the original film survives, leaving much of its grandeur lost to history.
Cleopatra Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- cleopatra character
- mark antony character
- julius caesar character
- battle of actium
- alexandria egypt
- barge
- chariot race
- naval battle
- octavius caesar character
- roman forum
- sphinx
- assassination
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- scantily clad woman
- fragment
- pyramid
- partially lost film
- cleopatra
- female protagonist
- based on multiple works
- ancient egypt
- 1st century b.c.
- shakespeare's antony and cleopatra
- reference to william shakespeare
- based on novel
- based on play
- character name as title
- pre code
- one word title
Cleopatra Cast & Characters
Theda Bara leads the cast as Cleopatra, with Fritz Leiber as Caesar and Henri De Vries as Octavius Caesar. Directed by J. Gordon Edwards; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director J. Gordon Edwards
- Theda Bara as Cleopatra
- Fritz Leiber as Caesar
- Henri De Vries as Octavius Caesar
- Thurston Hall as Antony
Also Starring in Cleopatra
· 7 more- Alan Roscoe Pharon (as Albert Roscoe)
- Herschel Mayall Ventidius
- Art Acord Kephren
- Hector Sarno Messenger
- Genevieve Blinn Octavia
- Dorothy Drake Charmian
- Delle Duncan Iras
More from J. Gordon Edwards
More films directed by J. Gordon Edwards: The Silent Command and Salome.
Cleopatra Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “埃及艳后” and “Cleópatra”.
- Also known as
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- 埃及艳后
- Cleópatra
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Cleopatra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cleopatra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cleopatra?
Cleopatra runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Cleopatra released?
Cleopatra was released on October 14, 1917.
Who directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
More films by J. Gordon Edwards Who is in the cast of Cleopatra?
Cleopatra stars Theda Bara as Cleopatra, Fritz Leiber as Caesar and Henri De Vries as Octavius Caesar, among 11 credited actors.
Does Cleopatra have a post-credit scene?
No. Cleopatra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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