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Nero, or The Fall of Rome

First aired on Oct 28, 1909

Runtime: 14 mins

50%

Genres: History, Drama

Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Alberto Capozzi | Nerone
Lydia De Roberti | Poppea
Luigi Maggi | Epafrodito
Mirra Principi | Ottavia
Ercole Vaser | Spione
Ernesto Vaser | Senatore / Uomo del popolo
Featured Crew
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Luigi Maggi | Director
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Giovanni Vitrotti | Director of Photography
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Arturo Ambrosio | Director
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Arrigo Frusta | Screenplay
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Arturo Ambrosio | Producer
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Decoroso Bonifanti | Art Direction