Cleopatra ( eng. Cleopatra ) is a historical drama of 1934 . Winner of the Academy Award for camera work. One of the first sound film versions of the story of Queen Cleopatra.
| Cleopatra | |
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| Cleopatra | |
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| Genre | drama |
| Producer | Cecil B. de Mille |
| Producer | |
| Author script | |
| In the main cast | Claudet Colbert Warren william |
| Operator | Victor Milner |
| Film company | Paramount pictures |
| Duration | 100 min |
| A country |  USA |
| Tongue | |
| Year | 1934 |
| IMDb | ID 0024991 |
Filming took place in the era of Egypt in European art. The rich decoration, decoration and costumes of Cleopatra created by the artist Travis Banton.
Content
Story
The plot of the film unfolds in 48 BC. er Cleopatra receives Julius Caesar as a sign of consent to become part of the Roman Empire . In Rome, she sees a guarantee of strengthening her power in Egypt. She seduces Caesar, but he is soon killed. After his death, Cleopatra switches all her attention to Mark Antony , trying to distract him from public affairs and captivating you with the brilliance and luxury of her court.
Interesting Facts
- British actor Henry Wilcoxon first appeared in American cinema in this particular film.
- Italian viewers took the film very badly, and Italian film critics called it “a travesty and a farce” [1] .
- The film premiered on October 5, 1934 .
Cast
- Claudet Colbert - Cleopatra
- Warren William - Julius Caesar
- Henry Wilcoxon - Mark Antony
- Joseph Schildkraut - King Herod
- William Farnum - Marc Emilian Lepidus
- Aubrey Smith - Gnei Domitius Ahenobarb
- Jan Kate - Octavian
- George Walsh - the messenger
- Inez Siberi - Cleopatra's maid
Awards and nominations
In 1934, the film won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and, moreover, was nominated in four categories:
- Best movie
- Best Assistant Director - Cullen Tate
- Best montage - Ann Boschens
- Best Sound - Franklin Hansen
The following year was presented in the international program of the Moscow Film Festival 1935 .
Notes
- ↑ Cleopatra (1934) (English) . TCMDB.com. The appeal date is July 28, 2010. Archived February 18, 2012.