Luigi Maggi

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Luigi Maggi

Born December 21, 1867 · Torino, Piemonte, Italy

Died August 22, 1946 · aged 78

No biography available.

Known For

Robinet boxeurRobinet boxeur · 1913
Robinet boxeur
6.01913
MovieComedy
Robinet gets punched by a boxer in the ring and decides to challenge him for a match. To win, he needs to train as much as he can.
Grenadier RolandGrenadier Roland · 1911
Grenadier Roland
10.01911
MovieWarHistory
This film shows the realistic battle scenes of the Siege of Moscow, with the sensational defeat of Napoleon, with the belching cannon, the battling soldiers, scenes of heroism and daring reproduced in the most exquisite photography.
Tweedledum as AviatorTweedledum as Aviator · 1911
Tweedledum as Aviator
6.91911
MovieComedy
Robinet, the lead in this Italian slapstick comedy, wants to be an aviator in the worst way, and this being an Italian slapstick, that's how he does it. Italian slapstick in this period was absolutely bone-breaking, so much so that it makes Keystone slapstick look like drawing-room comedy by contrast.
Galileo GalileiGalileo Galilei · 1909
Galileo Galilei
6.51909
MovieDramaHistory
Scientist Galileo Galilei was engaged in his studies, but a servant of his attempts to seduce his daughter, and denounces Galilei to the Holy Office.
Didone AbbandonataDidone Abbandonata · 1910
Didone Abbandonata
5.01910
MovieDramaRomance
After seven years of traveling, Aeneas and the other Trojans are surprised by a storm that wrecks their ship on the African coast. Here they are led by the Amazons to the Queen of Carthage, Dido, who soon falls in love with Aeneas. When the King of Numidia, Iarbas, comes to marry Dido, she rejects him. But in the meantime Anchises appears to Aeneas in dreams, and commands him to leave to found Rome. So, while Iarbas’ army surrounds Carthage, Aeneas embarks secretly for Rome.
The HostageThe Hostage · 1909
The Hostage
1909
MovieDrama
A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
The False OathThe False Oath · 1909
The False Oath
7.01909
Movie
An adaptation of Balzac's La Grande Bretêche
The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnino FarandolaThe Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnino Farandola · 1913
The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnino Farandola
5.81913
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
Saturnino Farandola: Raised by monkeys, taken in by sailors, captain of a frigate. He sets off to chart unknown worlds with his loyal crew. Beneath the sea he encounters love in the person of Mysora the beautiful. On land he comes up against a mad wise man, a Machiavellian mandarin and bloodthirsty Apaches, but nothing will be able to stop his desire to explore.

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