Mario Voller-Buzzi

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L'ostaggio
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L'ostaggio

Jun 01, 1909

L'ostaggio
1909 9 min 1 vues
A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
Nelly, la domatrice
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Nelly, la domatrice

Aug 04, 1912

Nelly, la domatrice
1912 25 min 3 vues
A melodrama about a female lion tamer who has an extramarital relationship with a distinguished gentleman, and then moves in with him. When she later comes to regret her actions, her husband has already died of sorrow.
Drama
Didone abbandonata
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Didone abbandonata

Mar 24, 1910

Didone abbandonata
1910 13 min 1 vues
After seven years of traveling, Aeneas and the other Trojans are surprised by a storm that wrecks their ship on the African coast. Here they are led by the Amazons to the Queen of Carthage, Dido, who soon falls in love with Aeneas. When the King of Numidia, Iarbas, comes to marry Dido, she rejects him. But in the meantime Anchises appears to Aeneas in dreams, and commands him to leave to found Rome. So, while Iarbas’ army surrounds Carthage, Aeneas embarks secretly for Rome.
Drama
Nozze d'oro
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Nozze d'oro

Oct 27, 1911

Nozze d'oro
1911 21 min 2 vues
A grandfather recalls how he and his wife met and fell in love during the Second Italian War of Independence.
Romance
Nerone, o la caduta di Roma
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Nerone, o la caduta di Roma

Oct 28, 1909

Nerone, o la caduta di Roma
1909 14 min 21 vues
Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.
History
Raggio di sole
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Raggio di sole

Oct 20, 1912

Raggio di sole
1912 14 min 1 vues
A Prince is suffering from winter doldrums; his palace alchemist gives him some magical doodads to ease his distress.
Drama
Il granatiere Roland
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Il granatiere Roland

May 03, 1911

Il granatiere Roland
1911 10 min 1 vues
This film shows the realistic battle scenes of the Siege of Moscow, with the sensational defeat of Napoleon, with the belching cannon, the battling soldiers, scenes of heroism and daring reproduced in the most exquisite photography.
War
Maciste in vacanza
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Maciste in vacanza

May 01, 1921

Maciste in vacanza
1921 72 min 1 vues
The most explosive and surreal episode of the Maciste series in which we see the hero up against the hardships of the average man: stress, women and cars. The Itala studios are in a disorderly state, the crew watches Maciste in the courtyard as he happily darts around in his new car, a single seater renamed Diattolina in honor of the car maker Diatto, the film’s “sponsor”. Maciste is happy; he caresses the car and talks about his vehicle as if it were his bride. The only thing missing is the honeymoon. But peace and tranquility are not easy to come by: in every corner of the country Maciste is recognized as a generous film star. Waiters, salesmen, passersby and little kids: everyone has a problem for him. Who said something about relaxing? An abandoned castle looks like a peaceful place, but Maciste has not met the wild American girl hiding in the cellar…
Action
La regina di Ninive
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La regina di Ninive

Jun 01, 1911

La regina di Ninive
1911 15 min 1 vues
The Queen of Nineveh plots with Prince Canach to destroy the King. Hidden behind a curtain they see the King drink poisoned wine. The High Priest takes the King's young son Aznra, and hides him, and fifteen years later brings him forth and presents him to the populace, which greets him with acclamation and moves on the palace to avenge the death of the King. Prince Canach cravenly hides when the Queen bids him lead the royal guard against the mob, and she dons his armor and takes his place at the head of the troops. A sensational battle takes place .reaching its height on the steps of the palace. Azura singles out, as he thinks, Prince Canach and when his opponent falls mortally wounded he finds it was his own mother.
Il Guanto
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Il Guanto

Jan 01, 1910

Il Guanto
1910 137 min 1 vues
A cruel game between the disdainful Kunigund and the passionate Delorges.