| THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII 1959 Version and the 1913 version |
1959
Based on the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel. Set in the shadows of Mt. Vesuvius just before
its famous eruption, the film begins with Glaucus, a Roman legionnaire, returning to his
home from far-off wars. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that his father has been
murdered by a gang of black-hooded looting bandits. Glaucus vows revenge against the
killers, but just how high up are those involved?
Starring Steve Reeves
1913
A young blind woman and her general misery provide the focus for this 1913 silent film.
Her story is set against everyday life in Pompeii, just before the eruption of the famous
volcano.
Well respected Pompeiian Glaucus performs an act of kindness by buying Nidia, a blind
slave being mistreated by her owner. Nidia falls in love with her new master, but he only
has eyes for Jone. Jone in turn is lusted after by Arbace, an Egyptian high priest of Isis.
When Nidia beseeches Isis for help in capturing Glaucus' heart, Arbace gives her a "love"
potion, which really will affect his mind and not his heart, thus opening the way to Jone for
himself. When Arbace's disciple is murdered Glaucus finds himself in hot water, shortly
after which Mt. Vesuvius erupts.
Based on the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel. Set in the shadows of Mt. Vesuvius just before
its famous eruption, the film begins with Glaucus, a Roman legionnaire, returning to his
home from far-off wars. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that his father has been
murdered by a gang of black-hooded looting bandits. Glaucus vows revenge against the
killers, but just how high up are those involved?
Starring Steve Reeves
1913
A young blind woman and her general misery provide the focus for this 1913 silent film.
Her story is set against everyday life in Pompeii, just before the eruption of the famous
volcano.
Well respected Pompeiian Glaucus performs an act of kindness by buying Nidia, a blind
slave being mistreated by her owner. Nidia falls in love with her new master, but he only
has eyes for Jone. Jone in turn is lusted after by Arbace, an Egyptian high priest of Isis.
When Nidia beseeches Isis for help in capturing Glaucus' heart, Arbace gives her a "love"
potion, which really will affect his mind and not his heart, thus opening the way to Jone for
himself. When Arbace's disciple is murdered Glaucus finds himself in hot water, shortly
after which Mt. Vesuvius erupts.
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