Salome (1922 Bryant), feature film

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Salome (1922) is a silent film directed by Charles Bryant.

Abstract

Based of Salome (1893 Wilde), play, and Bearsley’s designs. Starring Alla Nazimova (Salome).

"Salome, the daughter of Herodias, seduces her step-father/uncle Herod, governor of Judea, with a salacious dance. In return, he promises her the head of the prophet John the Baptist" (IMDB).

Editions and performances

Produced in the United States (1922). Premiered at the Criterion Theater in New York on 31 December 1922.

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