Alexei, a young officer, saves the Czarina of a small European kingdom from revolutionary conspirators and is rewarded with her love. Infatuated, he deserts his sweetheart, Anna, the Czarina's lady-in-waiting, only to discover that his Queen is far from true to him. Desperate, he joins the revolutionists and plots against her. The Czarina pleads that she loves only him, and he swears no harm will befall her. Meantime the chancellor nips the revolution in the bud, and the Czarina orders Alexei's arrest. But she causes herself such unhappiness in doing so that she releases him from prison, relinquishes him to Anna, and seeks solace in a new affair with the French Ambassador
A thrilling story about a girl caught in a scheme of revenge and murder, as she navigates through a kingdom filled with danger, love, and unfaithfulness.
In The Wildcat, a jilted groom finds himself trapped in a room with a group of bandits. Together, they embark on a series of hilarious escapades involving stolen jewelry, seduction, and mistaken identities. This silent film showcases German expressionism and features action-heroine Pola Negri.
Madame DuBarry is a historical drama set in 18th century France, which follows the story of Madame DuBarry, the mistress of King Louis XV. The film showcases the lavish lifestyle of the French royalty, the political turmoil leading up to the French Revolution, and the passionate romance between Madame DuBarry and the King. With elements of biography, drama, history, and romance, Madame DuBarry offers a captivating glimpse into 18th century France.
The tragic story of Don Jose, a Spanish cavalryman, who falls under the spell of a gypsy girl, Carmen, who treats him with both love and contempt and leads him into temptation and thus damnation.
A theatrical agent travels to Egypt where he becomes infatuated with an exotic dancer. He rescues her from an abusive man and they fall in love, but their relationship becomes complicated when he discovers that she is a priestess of an ancient Egyptian deity. The agent's obsession with the dancer leads to a love triangle and ultimately tragic consequences.
Gaston finally succeeds as a dramatist and decides to leave his wife and child for another woman. When the child dies, the finger is pointed at him and he winds up as a destitute before all is revealed. This film is considered lost.
In 19th century Paris a hedonistic woman marries an aristocrat but has trouble keeping faithful to him.
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