

The White Sister
1923-09-05 · 135 min · ★ 7.2
Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits everything herself, throwing Angela into poverty. Fortunately, Angela is engaged to marry dashing Captain Giovanni Severi - but he soon is captured by Arabs while on an expedition to Africa. Believing him dead, Angela, dedicating her life to his memory, becomes a nun, unaware that her lover has escaped his captors and is returning to Italy. The dramatic climax takes place against a backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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- Directors
- Henry King
- Production companies
- Inspiration Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Lillian GishAngela Chiaromonte
Ronald ColmanCapt. Giovanni Severi
Gail KaneMarchesa di Mola
J. Barney SherryMonsignor Saracinesca
Charles LanePrince Chiaromonte
Gustavo SerenaProf. Ugo Severi
Alfredo MartinelliAlfredo del FericeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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