Cleopatra(1917)
Cleopatra Synopsis
The story of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of Egypt, and the epic romances between her and the greatest men of Rome, Julius Caesar and Antony. Only a small fragment of this film survives.
Cleopatra (1917) is a drama and history film directed by J. Gordon Edwards, released on October 14, 1917 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Theda Bara, Fritz Leiber, Thurston Hall and Alan Roscoe. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Writers:
- Émile Moreau, Adrian Johnson, Victorien Sardou
- Producers:
- William Fox
- Cinematographer:
- John W. Boyle
- Composer:
- Paul Letombe
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Cleopatra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Theda Bara
as Cleopatra
Fritz Leiber
as Caesar
Thurston Hall
as Antony
Alan Roscoe
as Pharon (as Albert Roscoe)
Herschel Mayall
as Ventidius
- Dorothy Drake
Dorothy Drake
as Charmian
- Delle Duncan
Delle Duncan
as Iras
Henri De Vries
as Octavius Caesar
Art Acord
as Kephren
- Hector Sarno
Hector Sarno
as Messenger
- Genevieve Blinn
Genevieve Blinn
as Octavia
- Edith Emmons
Edith Emmons
as Dancer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by J. Gordon Edwards, written by Émile Moreau, Adrian Johnson and Victorien Sardou, produced by William Fox.
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Cleopatra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Cleopatra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cleopatra online?
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Who stars in Cleopatra?
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The main cast of Cleopatra (1917) includes Theda Bara, Fritz Leiber, Thurston Hall, Alan Roscoe and Herschel Mayall. The film was directed by J. Gordon Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cleopatra released?
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Cleopatra was released on October 14, 1917 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Cleopatra worth watching?
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Cleopatra (1917) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.