Queen Kelly is a lavish silent melodrama starring Gloria Swanson, depicting the tumultuous love story of Patricia Kelly, who falls for a prince engaged to a deranged queen. Set in Europe prior to World War I, the film's production narrative is equally dramatic. Swanson, who foresaw the film's doomed fate on the first shooting day, was concerned about its potential censor issues. The Venice film festival will feature a newly restored version, integrating unseen footage and reconceptualizing the film's grand finale.
Queen Kelly is a lavish silent melodrama that narrates Patricia Kelly's tumultuous journey of love, betrayal, and the complexities of pre-World War I Europe.
The film centers on a convent girl who falls in love with a prince, only to be forced into a marriage with a vile character named Jan.
Gloria Swanson foresaw trouble on the first day of shooting, convinced that the film directed by Erich von Stroheim would not reach completion due to its controversial content.
The Venice screening features a restoration that presents a new interpretation of Queen Kelly, incorporating unseen material and innovative methods for its grand finale.
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