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- Two love triangles intersect in ancient Pompei.
- Set in Sardinia, a barren and disconsolate land, where Rosalia, a poor young mother, entrusts her only son, Anania, to the natural father, who is well-off and already married. The years pass. Rosalia ages in misery, Anania becomes an adult and is about to marry. He returns to the country in order to find his mother and invite her to the wedding, but his fiancée does not appreciate this. Rosalia is abandoned once again...
- Episode 2: "Zingo and the White Elephant" Zingo and his wife, Sari, who are returning from their adventures in Mexico, when Zingo learns from his newspaper that the Royal Elephant of Siam has been stolen and for whose return a large reward will be paid. Not content with settling down to a quiet domestic life, he persuades Sari and his good crew to aid him in finding this white elephant. In the Royal Square of the Capitol of Siam, he reviews the troops which are all comprised of women, which is the custom there. The Prime Minister bids Zingo and his men to visit the Royal Harem. Here they are captured by the troops and are about to be tortured to death when Sari, disguised as a colonel in the army, aids them in escaping. They find the province of Chokuff where the white elephant has been secreted, and catching the Prince making love to Sari, they demand the white elephant. He promises, but traps them all in his dungeon. They are all, but Zingo, placed in barrels with their heads protruding. Zingo files away the bars of his cage, and rolls the barrels by the guards, who are in a stupor from opium smoking. He swims down the river, towing his crew in the barrels. After a fierce encounter with the Prince of Chokuff's army, he attacks the Royal barge in the Blud River, and after a bitter struggle in which he disposes of the entire crew by throwing them overboard, he captures the white elephant and recovers his faithful Sari. He returns the sacred elephant to the King of Siam, and after a big reception by royalty and the populace, Zingo is awarded rich treasures for his noble work. Episode 3: "Zingo in Africa" After returning from Asia with his jolly band of tars, laden with gold and precious stones as a reward for his clever work in recovering the Sacred White Elephant of Siam, Zingo thought he would never again feel the call of the sea, and he didn't for several months. But the wanderlust fever soon returned, and taking his wife as his sole companion, he set out for the wilds of Africa in search of fresh adventures. From this point on, let us follow Zingo down the Nile, and record his hairbreadth escapes. Selecting a likely spot, Zingo and Sari, his wife, make camp. Hearing piercing shrieks just back of their tent, they don bear skins and hasten to the spot in time to prevent the execution of two beautiful native girls by a band of savages. The two girls now become members of Zingo's party, happy to serve their gallant protector. The next day Zingo puts on his armored hunting suit to battle with hungry lions, who have been prowling about the camp. After an hour's terrific struggle with a pair of lions, Zingo returns to find his party gone, and many evidences of a struggle. Suspecting that they have been kidnapped by roving gorillas, Zingo sets off through the forest and eventually comes to the bottom of a large tree sheltering the crudely made gorilla nest. Having a smattering of monkey chatter, he quickly gains an entrance to the nest, and there discovers his wife and the girls more frightened than harmed. The good-natured gorillas listen attentively while Zingo explains that they must proceed up the Nile in their power boat, and they bid the party an affectionate farewell. During an inspection of the Pyramids, Zingo and his party encounter some knavish artists, who drug him and make love to Sari and the native girls. Zingo is boxed up and sold to a London professor as a rare specimen, and does not regain his senses until weeks later. After startling the assembled professors out of their wits, he charters an aeroplane and flies back to Egypt overnight in time to punish the cringing artists and save Sari and her servants from further insult. Then with a last fond look down the Nile River, Zingo and his party board the aeroplane and sail back to Paris. Episode 4: "Zingo's War in the Clouds" Zingo, while working and studying over the prospectus of the Eldorado Mine in his library in Paris, is visited by his faithful crew, who are restless from lying in port and beg of him to put to sea in search of new adventures. Zingo agrees to their proposal, and decides to submit a gigantic scheme to the Eldorado Directorate for working their mine. Arriving in Mexico, he finds the mine operators are entertaining a scheme presented to them by one, Fileas Fogg. Zingo exposes Fogg's crookedness and is awarded the contract for working the mine. In order to study the country around the mines, Zingo and his wife, Sari, erect huts in a nearby river to live in. Fogg, enraged at Zingo for exposing him, with the aid of a savage Indian tribe, attacks Zingo in his river home, and after a thrilling encounter, captures Zingo and Sari. They are bound hand and foot and told they are to be executed the next morning. A pretty Indian girl sets Zingo free in the night, and rides off with him. Zingo calls on the Federal army and is honored by being given the rank of commanding officer, After reviewing his troops and submarine guards. Zingo attacks Fogg's troops, who use chloroform bombs and a special pneumatic sucker to repel his army. Zingo's submarine troops attack Fogg's deep water divers and after a severe encounter in the depths, Zingo's men are victorious. Vanquished under the sea, Fogg takes refuge in a huge motor balloon with Sari still in his power. After a most thrilling battle in which a dozen types of balloons are used, Zingo's dirigible manages to catch Fogg, and after transferring Sari, he cuts the ropes suspending the basket from the bag, and Fogg drops into eternity. Zingo sights his yacht directly below him and by lowering a rope and making it fast to the mast, they all descend and are joyously received by the crew. Zingo promises all to return home after settling up his business affairs in Mexico.
- A four chapter film including Satan vs the Creator, Satan vs the Saviour, The Green Demon/Satan during the Dark Ages and The Red Demon/Satan in modern times.
- Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But a love affair with a handsome Greek whom she meets in Byzantium leads to revolution and armed conflict in both Byzantium and Rome.
- A mountaineer, in relating to some travelers the legends of his country, tells them the story of the somber castle in which they are interested. "Many years ago a soldier of fortune having lost in gambling his last possession, his sword, sat brooding over his situation. An unexpected friend came to his aid, for Satan, always on the alert to gain a new victim, tempted him with his wiles, and the soldier, dazzled by the alluring prospects, signed the contract given him, thus giving himself up to the devil. Satan was generous. The poor soldier was made a Baron and master of this beautiful castle, wherein he found merry companions. Their days and nights were spent in wild revels. One day two strolling minstrels attracted their attention, and they were summoned into the castle. The young girl danced, while her companion played, and so pleased was the Baron with her that he kept the dancer with him against her will. When her comrade tried to defend her he was rudely chased away. The Baron was the terror of his tenants. From his humble abode one of the peasants, unable to pay his tithe, fearfully set out on his way to the castle in company with Charles, his daughter Mary's betrothed. Charles, however, was rudely turned out and the peasant threatened with a long whipping, if, in ten days' time his debt was not paid. The day set arrived, but the peasant, still unable to pay the money, received the punishment warned him. He was again allowed an extension of a few days, but without result, and the Baron set forth for the peasant's home. Mary, the beautiful daughter, implored him to be lenient with her father, and the wicked man, attracted by her pleas, had her seized and carried away to his home, in payment of the debt. Charles saw his fiancée dragged away and vowed to save and avenge her. Tired of the Baron's oppression, the peasants arose in arms against him. During the night, in their boats, they stealthily glided along the lake bordering the castle, and successfully scaled the wall, supposed to be out of reach. The sleeping guards were overpowered, but the Baron, enjoying himself after his supper, was ignorant of his approaching fate. Mary was ordered into his presence, and the young girl advanced with hesitating steps. By a powerful effort she succeeded in freeing herself from his embrace just as Charles and his followers burst into the room. The Baron was locked in the room and the castle set on fire. Vainly he sought for a means of escape from the quickly spreading flames. His anguish was at its highest when Satan, a creditor who does not forgive a debt, again appeared with the contract to claim his victim, and together they descended into purgatory. At a safe distance from the burning castle Mary and Charles were united in marriage. And now, during stormy nights, the soul of the wicked Baron haunts the castle walls." Thus ends the story of the mountaineer.
- During the celebration of his golden wedding anniversary he, a former officer of the Italian army evokes the battle of Palestro in 1859 where he met his future wife.
- A young mother loses her little son and seeks to recover him from the hands of death. The pitying angel of life guides her through storm and over obstacles, until at last she stands in the presence of the Grim Reaper and passionately pleads with him to restore her loved one. For answer he shows her a marvelous spring, in whose limpid depths the future can be seen, and the life of the boy, as ordained by Fate, is shown to the mother. The youth is shown arriving at manhood and becoming involved in disgraceful difficulties, which lead to his suicide. Death then stops the clock of life and asks the mother if she would have her son fulfill such a life. She replies. "No!" and ceases her pleadings.
- Aeneas and his companions, flying from the destruction of Troy, are stranded on the coast of Africa and captured by Amazons, and brought before Dido, Queen of Carthage, who is greatly struck with the bearing of Aeneas; finally choosing him as her husband, and rejecting the offer of a neighboring king. War follows, Dido's army is defeated, and Aeneas, obeying a vision, secretly embarks with his friends for Rome, leaving Dido to confront the angry populace.
- Alice and Elsie are rivals for the affections of Harold, and when Elsie's wedding is announced, Alice is filled with deep hatred. She attends, and her malignant thoughts are intensified by the sight of the happy couple. Awaiting her opportunity, she steals to the bride's chamber in the middle of the night and sets the room on fire, she escaping undiscovered, while Elsie perishes. A year elapses and Alice calls into play all her wiles and coquetries, and finally succeeds in leading Harold to the altar.
- 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.
- A sculptor leaves his model alone in his atelier. After initially being afraid of being alone in the atelier, the model falls asleep. In her dreams, the faun statue that is also present in the atelier comes to life. The two fall in love.
- The Story of the gallant knight Sir Parsifal (Percival) of Arthur's Round Table and his quest to find the Holy Grail.
- Tweedledum wears a white suit and is caught in the rain. He stubbornly proceeds on his way and encounters so many accidents that he is forced to return home in a pitiful state.
- A young man named Leandro tries to force himself onto his love interest, but she already has another man, and while escaping punishment for his rushed actions, he enters an alchemist's house and releases the lame devil that was being held there. Together they make some mischief.
- At Bar-sur-Aube, the battlefield of the allied European forces against Napoleon, a barrel of powder explodes, and Fanfan, a soldier, throws himself in front of Napoleon, saving the life of the Emperor, but being himself wounded and crippled. Returning home he finds that his mother's inability to pay the taxes has resulted in a sale being ordered. As Napoleon rides by in his carriage, Fanfan, dressed in his uniform, stands on the street, and as Napoleon's eyes fall upon him the soldier salutes. Napoleon remembers his face, and making inquiries, learns of Fanfan's predicament, stops the sale of the little home and commissions Fanfan as a lieutenant.
- The little duke lives in a castle upon the mountain, without playmates, tutored by a severe old teacher. He is taught court etiquette and dancing, and when he walks in the park he is followed by a watchful escort. Weary of it, he runs away, and to secure food, sells his jewels, his shoes and his hat. Like a vagabond he limps along and meets a poacher who is very friendly. The gamekeeper accuses them of stealing game, and when the little duke proclaims himself he is mocked by the peasants. A countryman thrashes him and locks him up in a hen coop, and the next morning he is taken before the governor, where his identity is disclosed and he is taken back to the castle.
- The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.
- Salambo is in command of the mercenaries (hired foreign soldiers). Payment being delayed they make a hostile demonstration and the High Priestess addresses them. Salambo becomes infatuated with her and quiets the threatening men. Violating the sacred rules, he enters the Temple and forces his way to the Idol Chamber, where the Sacred Veil reposes, in quest of the woman. He is set upon by the holy guards, and tears down the veil and wraps it about himself, and while the priests and guards are spellbound with horror at the sacrilegious act he makes his escape. The Priestess, whose heart has been stormed by the fearless, dashing soldier, goes to his tent and persuades him to give her back the veil. After she has returned it to the Temple, amid the great rejoicing of the priests and the people, she goes back to Salambo and becomes the warrior's bride.
- Literary adaptation: A couple is prevented from marrying by a local tyrant and they are not reunited until after a number of misfortunes including pestilence.
- A Russian officer is captured by the Circassians, and is brought to the village as a festival is being held, where feats of prowess and strength are being performed. A Circassian maid falls in love with the handsome officer, and when the men have gone forth to meet the attacking Russians she releases him from prison, and he escapes by swimming across the river. Unable to endure life without him, she finds oblivion beneath the waves.
- This story first takes you to Misslimeri, a little Sicilian village, and into the home of Don Ruggero, a wealthy landowner. Don Ruggero is an iron-hearted man and strongly prejudiced against the lower classes. His son, Corrado, a young fellow, loves Rosalia, a shepherdess, but Don Ruggero has always refused to allow their marriage and to recognize little Vincenzino, their child, as his grandchild. Finally to destroy all Corrado's hopes, he discharges poor Rosalia from his farm, where she had been employed for many years. Even the sight of her departure with Vincenzino in her arms does not soften him. Rosalia is the very ideal of the Sicilian beauty, and Capt. Altieri, an officer in the service of the Dominators, the Bourbons, admires her immensely, but all his approaches are strongly repulsed by her. Don Ruggero and his son have for a long time conspired to free their motherland from the hands of the Bourbons, and when they receive news of the arrival of Garibaldi, who had sailed with only 1,000 soldiers from Quarto, near Genoa, to fight for the freedom of Sicily, they leave their village to join him and the other conspirators. The rendezvous is at Plana del Greci, where they find Garibaldi just starting out to conquer Palermo. In the meantime Capt. Altieri steals from Rosalia her little son, hoping thus to succeed in his vile scheme, and starts out to join the Bourbons' headquarters in Marineo near Corleone. Colonel Bosco, the commander-in-chief of the Bourbon army, entrusts Capt. Altieri with an important message to be delivered to the almost doomed Palermo. Altieri starts out, and on his way meets Rosalia, who implores him for the restoration of her child. Upon the sight of her, he forgets his important mission and drags her into an uninhabited house, where he has concealed Vincenzino in an upper room. The little boy, hearing the cries of his mother, rushes down to save her and drops some ashes into the eyes of her aggressor. Taking advantage of his instantaneous blindness, she steals the message Altieri had with him and runs away to Garibaldi's headquarters. Her courageous act meets with high approval from Garibaldi, and wins for her the consent of Don Ruggero to her long-delayed marriage to Corrado.
- In ancient times Rome looked upon Carthage as her greatest rival, and determined to plan her downfall. Cato, a Roman Senator, appealed to the Senate to conquer Carthage, and under a pretext that she had failed to keep faith, the Romans began a new war. The Roman army embarked for Africa and landed near Carthage. (This ends the prologue.) Markia, daughter of General Astrubal, Governor of Carthage, asks permission of Zaniah, her stepmother, to visit the Temple outside the town, which is refused, but Astrubal intercedes and consents to Markia's doing so. Mobi, Astrubal's spy, brings news to him of the triumphant advance of the Romans on African soil, and from the walls of the city they watch the retreat of the Carthaginian army commanded by General Annon. Astrubal, ambitious to become the dictator, conspires to cause the downfall of Annon, and induces the city council to bar the mercenary troops from the town, fearing disorder and plundering. Messengers are dispatched to the warriors with this command, and they rebel, but Annon calms them by promising to present their grievances. In the meantime, Astrubal denounces Annon, and upon the latter's appearance in the Senate he is assassinated. Upon returning from the Temple, Markia is abducted by some of Annon's warriors, but Sirabas, his lieutenant, releases her and escorts her to the city. The impatient warriors start an uproar outside the city, but Astrubal calms them, consenting to receive a deputation with their grievances. Sirabas heads the delegation and is received by Astrubal, who apparently yields to the soldiers' request. Upon beholding Sirabas, Markia's stepmother, falls in love with him. Astrubal entertains his warriors in the banquet hall, but plans a massacre that night by his bodyguard, who secretly enter the palace. Zamah, Astrubal's wife, tries to save Sirabas by summoning him to her chamber. While there he hears the clamor of the fight and realizes the treachery of Astrubal. Sirabas escapes from the town and carries the news of the massacre to the waiting warriors. Markia, who had seen Sirabas leave the chamber of Zamah, has lost faith in him and seeks seclusion in the Temple. Sirabas and his soldiers join the Romans, who, headed by young Scipio, receive him with open arms. Preparations are made for the siege of the city. Astrubal's bodyguard sallies forth and captures Sirabas and a Roman outpost. Markia begs her father to save Sirabas and her plea is successful. She repulses him, however, and he determines to seek an explanation. Later he meets her in the sacred garden and convinces her of the truth. While trying to escape from the garden Sirabas is taken prisoner and Zamah has him sentenced to galley-slavery, and he is chained in the hold of a ship. The town is attacked by the Roman legions and conquered. Astrubal deserts his followers and flees to his galleys with his daughter. Zamah, however, refuses to desert the palace and dies a heroic death. The Roman fleet pursues Astrubal's galleys and defeats them, Astrubal being killed in the melee. Markia discovers Sirabas chained in the ship's hold, and succeeds in breaking the chain. Sirabas in turn rescues Markia from the raging flames and, throwing her overboard, jumps after her, leaving the galley to burn to the water's edge. Both lovers succeed in reaching the shore and are reunited once more.
- This is a bitter satire on the officials in a small place. A pair of legs is seen sticking out of water by a fisherman; he does nothing, but with immense fury summons aid, who in turn do nothing, but go for more help. At last there are men, women, gendarmes with drawn swords, a fire engine and even the Mayor, all gazing. Their united courage drags the body out only to discover it's a tailor's advertisement.
- Marquis de Coutras, exiled by the revolutionists, has taken refuge in England, and a price of a thousand crowns is laid upon his head. He is compelled to visit France in disguise, on imperial orders, and plans to meet his old friend, DuMoulin. The latter's son betrays the Marquis, who is arrested. DuMoulin is heart-broken at the treachery of his son, and to save the family honor executes the youth.