Ashes of Vengeance
About Ashes of Vengeance
On 23 August 1572, at the ball for Henry of Navarre's wedding, Catherine de' Medici pushes Charles IX to sign an order against the Huguenots. Rupert de Vrieac, a Huguenot, duels the Catholic Comte de la Roche over Margot de Vaincoire and spares him. Sent to kill Rupert, the Comte instead hides him at Margot's house and demands five years' service. At the Comte's castle Rupert, played opposite Norma Talmadge's Yoeland, kills a wolf with his hands and her contempt eases. The Duc de Tours, a drunken guest, terrorizes the castle. Yoeland orders Rupert to protect him. Father Paul brings Philippe de Vois and his men.
Cast & crew
More about Ashes of Vengeance
Frank Lloyd wrote and directed. Tony Gaudio photographed it. Norma Talmadge stars, with Wallace Beery and Conway Tearle. Released 6 August 1923. Trade copy called it Talmadge's longest feature to that point, about two hours. A timed length given for the film is 111 minutes.
Themes
Background
The opening is the eve of the St. Bartholomew's Day killings, 23 August 1572.
Look
Tony Gaudio shot the ball, the duel, and the castle scenes.
Notes
- Claire McDowell and Mary McAllister are in the cast.
- The feud is between the de la Roche and de Vrieac families. Rupert and Margot are Huguenot. The Comte is with the Queen Mother.
Scenes
- Catherine has Charles IX sign the order at the wedding ball.
- Rupert kills the escaped wolf with his hands.
- The Duc de Tours is left in charge of the castle and turns on the household.
Also available
- Internet Archive (PreviewAshesOfVengeance)
