The Eternal Sin
"How a Woman's Enemies Forced Her to Take an Awful Revenge. From the French Drama by Victor Hugo."
Originally released in 1917. The Eternal Sin is a drama film. directed by Herbert Brenon. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence Reed, William E. Shay, and Stephen Grattan
Synopsis
Gennaro, the son of Lucretia Borgia, lives unaware of the identity of his mother, who has married the Duke of Ferrara. After Lucretia's brother is killed by five conspirators, the fathers of Gennaro's dearest friends, Lucretia tortures the old men to death. Later, Gennaro and his companions journey to Lucretia's domain, and she sees her son for the first time. The Duke, who believes him to be her lover, poisons him, but Lucretia administers the antidote in time and saves his life. Then she schemes to poison her sons' five friends for their fathers' mistake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Herbert Brenon Film Corporation
- Selznick Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eternal Sin about?
Gennaro, the son of Lucretia Borgia, lives unaware of the identity of his mother, who has married the Duke of Ferrara. After Lucretia's brother is killed by five conspirators, the fathers of Gennar...
Who directed The Eternal Sin?
The Eternal Sin was directed by Herbert Brenon.
How long is The Eternal Sin?
The Eternal Sin has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Eternal Sin released?
The Eternal Sin was released on March 15, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eternal Sin?
The main cast of The Eternal Sin includes Florence Reed, William E. Shay, Stephen Grattan, Richard Barthelmess, Alex Shannon.