Messalina (1924)

In ancient Rome, tyrannical Emperor Caligula is assassinated through the machinations of Messalina. She then makes a conquest of Marcus, who forces the Senate to name her husband, Claudius, as emperor. Messalina's wicked ways continue when she falls in love with Ennio, a slave. Ennio is also loved by Egyptian princess Mirit, but he loves neither of them, preferring the company of Ela, a Greek slave.

Released Jan. 12, 1924 125 min None+

Genres: Drama, History

Keywords: imdb.attempted-rape, imdb.roman-senate, imdb.drunkenness, imdb.bacchanal, imdb.sword-and-sandal, imdb.roman-senator, imdb.emperor + 14 more, imdb.riot, imdb.rome-italy, imdb.epic, imdb.kidnapping, imdb.goat, imdb.chariot-race, imdb.ancient-rome, imdb.antiquity, imdb.shepherd, imdb.slave, imdb.gladiator, imdb.roman-empire, imdb.nipples-visible-through-clothing, aspectratio.1-33-1