“Ashes of Vengeance” is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, starring Norma Talmadge and Wallace Beery. Set in 16th-century France, the film follows the events surrounding the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, where Queen Mother Catherine de’ Medici orders the extermination of the Huguenots. The story centers on Rupert de Vrieac, a Huguenot nobleman, who is spared by his enemy, the Comte de la Roche, in exchange for servitude. As Rupert navigates life in the Comte’s castle, he falls in love with Yoeland, the Comte’s sister, leading to a dramatic conflict between duty, love, and religious strife. The film is praised for its grand historical sets, elaborate costumes, and intense battle sequences.
Credits:
Director: Frank Lloy
Producer: Norma Talmadge, Joseph M. Schenck
Starring: Norma Talmadge, Conway Tearle, Wallace Beery, Courtenay Foote
Screenplay: Frank Lloyd (adapted from H.B. Somerville’s novel)
Cinematography: Tony Gaudio
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