The Eternal Sin (1917)

"How a Woman's Enemies Forced Her to Take an Awful Revenge. From the French Drama by Victor Hugo."Movie
The Eternal Sin
StarringFlorence ReedWilliam E. ShayStephen Grattan
DirectorHerbert Brenon
WritersVictor Hugo
NR 1 hrMar 15th, 1917Drama
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 15th, 1917
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Herbert Brenon Film Corporation, Selznick Pictures
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