Love's Conquest

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Love's Conquest (1918)

Directed by Edward José

Drama · 50m

As described in a film magazine, determined that her son Francesco (Verdi) will have every advantage of a successful reign when he grows to manhood, Duchess Gismonda refuses all offers of marriage. A sudden danger to her son prompts her to offer her kingdom to the man who rescues the child. Almerio (Foote) braves the dangers of the lion's den to save the child, but because he is a slave the Duchess refuses to fulfill her vow. Gradually, she learns to love him, and after he assumes the guilt for a murder that she committed, Gismonda confesses to the crime and in the presence of her people makes Almerio her consort.

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Cast

Lina Cavalieri Gismonda Courtenay Foote almerio
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Fred Radcliffe Prince Zaccaria
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Frank Lee Gregoras J.H. Gilmour bishop
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Isabel Berwin nurse
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Freddie Verdi francesco

Crew

Director
Edward José
Writer
Charles E. Whittaker

Details

Release date
1918-05-21
Runtime
50m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN