Mario Bonnard
Biography: Mario Bonnard (24 December 1889 – 22 March 1965) was an Italian actor and film director. Bonnard was born and died in Rome. He began his cinematic career as an actor becoming a popular romantic lead in numerous silent films made before World War I. In 1917, he ventured into film directing for the first time. Before the arrival of sound films he worked for a period in Germany in films directed by Luis Trenker. Back in Italy in 1932, he became a prolific director working with the major stars of the time as: Assia Noris, Elsa Merlini, Amedeo Nazzari, and Luisa Ferida. Il feroce Saladino (1937) was the most popular of his films of the 1930s. During the war he continued to work. In the post World War II period his films, ranging from comedies to period dramas enjoyed much success. However, today he's no longer well known. One of his last films was The Last Days of Pompeii (1959). An illness made him leave production early, so the film was completed by Sergio Leone. His brother was the composer Giulio Bonnard, who frequently wrote film scores for Mario's productions.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 21, 1889
Deathday: March 22, 1965
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La memoria dell'altro
1913-12-31
La memoria dell'altro
Overview: Young aviatrix Lyda spurns the advances of the Prince of Sèvre and falls in love with journalist Mario, who, although engaged to Cesarina, goes to Lyda's home. Cesarina sees them and manages to persuade Mario to leave Lyda.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1913-12-31
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Love Everlasting
1913-10-03
Love Everlasting
Overview: Grand Duchy of Wallenstein. Elsa Holbein is the young beautiful daughter of General Julius, the Chief of the General Staff. After a spy named Moise Sthar steals military documents, Julius is accused of betrayal. He kills himself while Elsa is forced to leave. Homeless, she begins wandering the streets until, on the Riviera, she starts her performing career under the pseudonym of Diana Cadouleur and becomes a successful actress and singer. One day, in a small church, she meets an elegant young man and she falls in love with him. But during a tour on the Lucarno Lake she runs into Sthar who, rejected by Elena, spreads rumors about Prince Massimiliano’s behavior.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1913-10-03
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Othello
1909-11-18
Othello
Overview: Ugo Falena version of William Shakespeare's Othello.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1909-11-18
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Il milione
1920-04-01
Il milione
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1920-04-01
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Treno di lusso
1917-10-18
Treno di lusso
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Original Language: it
Release Date: 1917-10-18
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Nelly, the Tamer
1912-08-04
Nelly, the Tamer
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1912-08-04
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Parsifal
1912-11-12
Parsifal
Overview: A fantasy film about the knight Parsifal, who has to protect the Holy Grail from wizards.
Genres: Adventure Drama Fantasy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1912-11-12
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La nave dei leoni
1912-07-12
La nave dei leoni
Overview: Italian short drama directed by Luigi Maggi.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-07-12
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Nero and Agrippina
1914-01-01
Nero and Agrippina
Overview: Short costume picture on the infamous Roman Emperor.
Genres: History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1914-01-01
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Satan
1912-12-10
Satan
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Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1912-12-10
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The Other Me
1917-11-01
The Other Me
Overview: A loose adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1917-11-01
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