Description: Vintage original 11 x 14 in. US title lobby card from the 1920's historical WWI fascism-themed silent film drama, THE ETERNAL CITY, released in 1923 by Associated First National Pictures and directed by George Fitzmaurice. The image features a melodramatic scene on a balcony of David Rossi (Bert Lytell) at the feet of Donna Roma Valonna (Barbara La Marr) as he holds her hand with his eyes closed as the couple are near the ruins of a Roman city. It is unrestored in fair+ condition only. The Eternal City was the first of nine film collaborations between Ronald Colman and director George Fitzmaurice (Colman has only a small, uncredited part in this film, however). The filmmakers got footage of King Victor Emmanuel III and Benito Mussolini reviewing troops. This was not newsreel footage, and both knew they were being filmed for this movie, which was being shot in and around Rome. The king even visited the film's set later on and met star Barbara La Marr. Based upon the story by Sir Hall Crane, David Rossi (Bert Lytell), an orphan in Rome, is taken care of by a homeless man, Bruno (Richard Bennett). The wealthy Dr. Roselli adopts David and raises him with his daughter, Roma (Barbara La Marr). When they grow up, David and Roma become engaged. Dr. Roselli dies and David and Bruno join the army when war erupts. Roma becomes a well-known sculptor, backed by Baron Bonelli, who is secretly the head of the Rome branch of the Communist party. Returning from the war, David becomes a follower of Benito Mussolini. Complications ensue when David finds out that Roma is backed by Baron Bonelli (Lionel Barrymore), his arch-enemy. The cast includes Montagu Love and uncredited appearances by future stars Joan Bennett, Betty Bronson, Ronald Colman, with a rare on-screen appearance of King Victor Emmanuel III and Benito Mussolini reviewing troops.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Valley Village, California
End Time: 2024-03-11T00:00:31.000Z
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LOC: SCI-B2
Film Title: The Eternal City
Director: George Fitzmaurice
Actors: Barbara La Marr, Bert Lytell, Lionel Barrymore
Modified Item: No
Item: Vintage original 11x14 US title lobby card
Distributor: Associated First National Pictures
Year: Pre-1940
Item Number: LC-ETERNAL-TC
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country: United States
Year of Release: 1923
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
