![]() Marc Antony warns Caesar, at Ravenna, of what he may expect in Rome while Marcus Brutus, nephew of Cato, visits Caesar with the senate’s dictum. citing the Roman law that no man may become proconsul and retain military command. Pompey grows jealous of the conqueror’s ever increasing power and stirs up the senate against him. Not in the least daunted, Caesar pushes his campaign into Gaul with characteristic vigor, sweeps to destruction the formidable tribes headed by Vercingetorix in a series of the most brilliant battles recorded in history. One day a beautiful Druidess visits Caesar and attempts to end his life, thwarted only by the ever-watchful, loving eye of Calpurnia. News that he will set out with an expeditionary force into Western Europe brings a strong protest from the Gauls. Caesar then gives his daughter Julia, by his first wife Cornelia, in marriage to Pompey and turns his restless ambition to greater fields. which later grows into the first triumvirate consisting of Caesar, Pompey and Crassus. To further fortify himself against the attacks of Cato, Caesar forms a political alliance with Pompey. Caesar and Calpurnia are married and Caesar is elected to the consulship in the face of strong opposition by Cato, the younger, who fears the growing popularity of the still youthful statesman. In this he is aided by Calpurnia, daughter of the wealthy Piso. This does not occur until twenty years later, when he returns at news of Sulla’s death and plunges briskly into the campaign for the consulship. He leaves, vowing that the eternal city shall again hear of him. The immediate result of this hasty marriage is an annulment and the banishment from Rome of Caesar. They are soon married despite the advice of their friends, who well know the bitter animosity existing between Sulla, dictator of Rome, and Lucius Cinna. Synopsis: ? Before reaching his twentieth birthday, Caesar meets and falls madly in love with pretty Cornelia, daughter of Lucius Cinna. The film was released in the USA (in four reels) by George Kleine Productions? in October 1914. Scenario by Raffaele Giovagnoli, from the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Società Italiana Cines production distributed by Società Italiana Cines. Report Omissions or Errors in This ListingĬast: Amleto Novelli, Bruto Castellani, Irene Mattalia, Ignazio Lupi, Augusto Mastripietri, Antonio Nazzari, Gianna Terribili-Gonzales, Ruffo Geri, Pina Menichelli, Orlando Ricci, Lia Orlandi This listing is from The Progressive Silent Film List by Carl Bennett.Ĭopyright © 1999-2023 by Carl Bennett and the Silent Era Company. ![]() Silent Era Home Page > PSFL > Cajus Julius Caesar (1914)Ī growing source of silent era film information. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List She has had visionary dreams and fears the portents of the overnight storms. ![]() On 15 March, Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, urges him not to go to the Senate. Brutus is troubled but refuses to confide in his devoted wife, Portia. After doing so, they visit Brutus at night in his home to persuade him of their views. Act IIĬassius, Casca, and their allies plant false documents to manipulate Brutus to join their cause to remove Caesar. But the conspirators are still wary of his aspirations. They offered Caesar a crown three times, and he refused it every time. ![]() The conspirator Casca enters and tells Brutus of a ceremony held by the plebeians. Brutus has a more balanced view of the political position. Cassius, a successful general himself, is jealous of Caesar. He has been gaining a lot of power recently and people treat him like a god. They fear he will accept offers to become Emperor. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homesįellow senators, Caius Cassius and Marcus Brutus, are suspicious of Caesar's reactions to the power he holds in the Republic. Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year ![]() Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began. ![]()
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