Satan's Rhapsody
Jul 31 1917
•1h 44m
•Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
A Faustian tale about an old woman who makes a pact with Mephisto to regain her youth, but in return she must stay away from love. After making the deal, she meets two brothers who fall in love with her.
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Lyda Borelli
Contessa Alba d'Oltrevita
Andrea Habay
Tristano
Ugo Bazzini
Mephisto
Giovanni Cini
Sergio
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