Drums of Love(1928)
Based on the Historical Incident of Francesca da Rimini
Drums of Love Synopsis
Princess Emmanuella agrees to wed the Duke of a neighboring kingdom in order to keep peace between their two countries. However, when the Duke's handsome brother arrives to escort her to her new husband, she finds herself attracted to him, and even moreso when she discovers that her future husband, whom she has never met, is ugly, brutish, and deformed.
Drums of Love (1928) is a romance and drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on January 24, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Mary Philbin, Lionel Barrymore, Don Alvarado and Tully Marshall. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Gerrit J. Lloyd
- Production:
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Status:
- Released
Drums of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mary Philbin
as Princess Emanuella
Lionel Barrymore
as Duke Cathos de Alvia
Don Alvarado
as Count Leonardo de Alvia
Tully Marshall
as Bopi
Eugenie Besserer
as Duchess de Alvia
Charles Hill Mailes
as Duke de Granada
Rosemary Cooper
as The Maid
Joyce Coad
as The Little Sister
- Ethel Jackson
Ethel Jackson
as Bit Role
- Billy Seay
Billy Seay
as Leonardo as a Boy
William Austin
as Raymond of Boston
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Gerrit J. Lloyd.
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Drums of Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Drums of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Drums of Love?
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The main cast of Drums of Love (1928) includes Mary Philbin, Lionel Barrymore, Don Alvarado, Tully Marshall and Eugenie Besserer. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drums of Love released?
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Drums of Love was released on January 24, 1928 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Drums of Love worth watching?
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Drums of Love (1928) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.