Judith and Holofernes (1929 film)

Judith and Holofernes () is a 1929 Italian silent historical film directed by Baldassarre Negroni and starring Bartolomeo Pagano, Jia Ruskaja and Franz Sala.Molitnerno p.220 It was the final film of Pagano, who had been famous during the silent era for his portrayals of Maciste.

The film is based on the story of Judith beheading Holofernes. A 1959 film, Judith and Holofernes, was also inspired by the tale.

Cast Bartolomeo Pagano Jia Ruskaja Franz Sala Carlo Tedeschi Giuseppe Brignone Augusto Bandini Felice Minotti Lore Lay Giorgio Curti Anna Mari Andrea Bani Nino Altieri

See also Judith of Bethulia (1914)

References

Bibliography Moliterno, Gino. The A to Z of Italian Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2008.

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