Writing

Arrigo Frusta

Born November 26, 1875 · Torino, Italy

Died July 12, 1965 · aged 89

No biography available.

Known For

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.
SigfridoSigfrido · 1912
Sigfrido
1912
MovieFantasyDrama
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.
ParsifalParsifal · 1912
Parsifal
6.91912
MovieAdventureDrama
A fantasy film about the knight Parsifal, who has to protect the Holy Grail from wizards.
A Modern CinderellaA Modern Cinderella · 1913
A Modern Cinderella
5.01913
Movie
Sylvia and Janet lose their mother and are left destitute orphans. Jenny Smart (a leading moving picture actress) takes an interest in the girls and brings them to a studio. Sylvia is employed as a moving picture actress and is cast as the lead in a retelling of "Cinderella". A rare glimpse of filmmaking in Turin’s Ambrosio studio.
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 LimelightThe Limelight · 1912
The Limelight
5.01912
Movie
A woman and a mistress fight.

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Excursion on the Chain of Mont BlancExcursion on the Chain of Mont Blanc · 1910
Excursion on the Chain of Mont Blanc
10.01910
MovieDocumentary
In 1910, Arrigo Frusta and the operator Giovanni B. Vitrotti took the camera up to the 4000 meters high of the Mont Blanc chain to make three short mountaineering films for the Società Anonima Ambrosio. They were the first in Italy to realize documentaries in the high mountains. In this first film, a party of three mountaineers, including Arrigo Frusta make a mountaineering traverse in the Mont Blanc Massif. The purpose of the film is not to show a concret ascent, but to show the beauty and spectacularity of the high mountain landscapes and the the fascination of those who venture to conquer the high peaks. The other two films of the series are: 'Da Courmayeur al Colle del Gigante' and 'Sulle dentate scintillanti'.

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From Courmayeur to the Col du GeantFrom Courmayeur to the Col du Geant · 1910
From Courmayeur to the Col du Geant
1910
MovieDocumentary
In 1910, Arrigo Frusta and the operator Giovanni B. Vitrotti took the camera up to the 4000 meters high of the Mont Blanc chain to make three short mountaineering films for the Società Anonima Ambrosio. They were the first in Italy to realize documentaries in the high mountains. In this second film, a party of three mountaineers, including Arrigo Frusta make a mountaineering ascent from Cormayeur up to the Col du Geant by the Rifugio Torino. The purpose of the film is to show the beauty and spectacularity of the high mountain landscapes and the the fascination of those who venture to conquer the high peaks. The other two films of the series are: 'Escursioni sulla catena del Monte Bianco' and 'Sulle dentate scintillanti'.

Director