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Luciano Albertini.
Photograph: Silent Era image collection.
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I figli di Sansonia
(Samson’s Sons)
Also known as The Superman in the USA
(1919) Italy
B&W : [?] Feature film?
Directed by Filippo Castamagna
Cast: Luciano Albertini, Linda Albertini, Aldo Mezzanotte, Arnold (Arnold Patata), Varada
Albertini-Film production; distributed by Albertini-Film. / Produced by Luciano Albertini. Cinematography by Felice Vite. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was released in the USA as The Superman on a State Rights basis by Tower Film Corporation in December 1919. [?] The film was also distributed in the USA by Gardiner Syndicate and W.H. Productions Company in 1920? Some American publicity erroneously attributes the film’s production to Tower Film Corporation.
Comedy-Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [Moving Picture World, 13 December 1919, p. ?]? A royal prince of a mythical kingdom desires to occupy the throne. He endeavors to dispose of the princess and her little daughter who stand in the way of his ambition. It falls to Samson to upset the evil plans of the malicious prince, which he does after many hazardous experiences. Finally the two heirs are restored to the royal court and the happy ending is then in order.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: (unknown) [Italy]; Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 19 April 2023.
References: Website-IMDb.
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