(++) Quo Vadis? (1913 Guazzoni), feature film
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Quo Vadis? <Italian> (1912) is a feature film (silent, B&W, 120m), directed by Enrico Guazzoni.
Abstract
Third, and most successful, silent version of Quo Vadis? (1895 Sienkiewicz), novel. A major movie in the history of cinema—a nine reel version at a time in which no film longer than two reels had ever been produced. Running for more than an hour and a half, boasted the biggest sets and cast of any film made up to that time. Starring Amleto Novelli (Vinicius), Gustavo Serena (Petronius), Carlo Cattaneo (Nero).
Editions
Produced and released in Italy (1912). Distributed internationally: Hungary (March 1913); Poland (April 1913); Sweden (5 April 1913); USA (21 April 1913); France (9 May 1913); Netherlands (14 May 1913); Spain (18 May 1913). Enjoyed spectacular international success, playing with full orchestral accompaniment in major cities. In Paris composer Jean Nouguès called for a 150 voice massed choir. In New York City, where the movie premiered on 21 April 1913, it had a run of two performances daily for 22 consecutive weeks at Astor Theater.