Naples au baiser de feu (1925)
Directed by Serge Nadejdine

Drama

Film Synopsis

Mario, a singer in a swanky Neapolitan restaurant, is in love with Assunta, whose aunt Thérèsa is his employer.  He shares an apartment with his best friend Michel, who has fallen under the spell of a beautiful adventuress named Lolita.  Whilst Michel is doing his best to persuade Thérèsa to allow her niece to marry Mario, Mario is succumbing to the charms of the irresistible Lolita.  On his wedding day, Mario elopes with his new paramour but soon lives to regret his decision...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Serge Nadejdine
  • Cast: Gaston Modot, Gina Manès, Lilian Constantini, Georges Charlia, Vera Kanchielova, Halina Labedzka
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White / Silent
  • Runtime: 90 min

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