Tag Archives: Italia Almirante Manzini

Power couples of Italian silent film

Posted on 14 February 2018 by silentsplease

It may not be a surprise that the Italian silent film industry was chock-full of couples. Today, for the Feast of Saint Valentine, let’s take a look at these duos with lives spent in film as well as love—sometimes both … Continue reading →

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I act, therefore IAM: Italia Almirante Manzini in Notte di tempesta (1916)

Posted on 31 March 2017 by silentsplease

Italia Almirante Manzini was a major diva of the Italian silents who has, so far, been mentioned on this blog only briefly. I like her a lot—she’s always fun and engaging to watch. Despite a stately appearance, I perceive a certain gentle wryness … Continue reading →

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Fatal passions: an overview of the Italian divas

Posted on 7 December 2014 by silentsplease

Decadence, outrageous emotion, an extravaganze of costume and gesture … the inimitable screen presence of the Italian divas is one of my favourite facets of the silent era. In the 1910s, actresses like Lyda Borelli, Francesca Bertini, and Pina Menichelli swept … Continue reading →

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Pordenone despatch: the sequel

Posted on 10 October 2014 by silentsplease

  I’m back with another report from on the ground at Pordenone! Continuing from where I left off in my last post: Tuesday was a blockbuster afternoon. I considered skipping Herr Arnes Pengar | Sir Arne’s Treasure (SE 1919) since it … Continue reading →

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