The Affairs of Messalina [Messalina] (Original Italian Souvenir Program for the 1951 film)
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- Rome, Italy: Produzione Gallone / Filmsonor, 1951
Rome, Italy: Produzione Gallone / Filmsonor, 1951. Original souvenir program, printed in Italy, for the 1951 Italian-French-Spanish film. With several full-color illustrations of Roman warriors and women, and black-and-white films stills and on-the-set images.
Based on the powerful and influential wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who conspired to kill him and was executed as a result. The classic adulterous figure has been portrayed in film since the Silent era, and actress Felix, a prolific and popular Mexican celebrity, marked the third appearance of Messalina on screen. A healthy credit for director Carmine, whose 100-plus films leave a considerable impression in early Italian cinema.
9.25 x 12 inches, saddle-stapled color illustrated wrappers, 12 leaves. Very Good plus, with foxing and light curling.
Based on the powerful and influential wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who conspired to kill him and was executed as a result. The classic adulterous figure has been portrayed in film since the Silent era, and actress Felix, a prolific and popular Mexican celebrity, marked the third appearance of Messalina on screen. A healthy credit for director Carmine, whose 100-plus films leave a considerable impression in early Italian cinema.
9.25 x 12 inches, saddle-stapled color illustrated wrappers, 12 leaves. Very Good plus, with foxing and light curling.