Romola
1924, English. Directed by Henry King.
In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Florentines, including Nello the barber and a young girl named Tessa. He is also introduced to a blind scholar named Bardo de' Bardi, and his daughter Romola. As Tito becomes settled in Florence, assisting Bardo with classical studies, he falls in love with Romola.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Henry KingDirector
- Lillian GishRomola
- Dorothy GishTessa
- William PowellTito Melema
- Ronald ColmanCarlo Bucellini
- Charles LaneBaldassar Calvo
- Herbert GrimwoodSavonarola
- Bonaventura IbáñezBardo Bardi
- Frank PugliaAdolfo Spini
- Amelia SummervilleBrigida
- Tina Ceccaci RenaldiMonna Ghita
- Eduilio MucciNello
- Angela ScatignaBratti
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1924
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Will M. Ritchey
- Box office
- $497K
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What Romola is based on
Romola is adapted from a novel.
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Romola runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Romola is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Romola on?
Romola is streaming on MGM+ and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Romola?
If you liked Romola, try Radium Girls, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, Operation Mincemeat.
Who directed Romola?
Romola (1924) was directed by Henry King and stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, William Powell.
What is Romola based on?
Romola is adapted from a novel.