04 Nov 1927
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Cleopatra
The fabled queen of Egypt's affair with Roman general Marc Antony is ultimately disastrous for both of them.
Top Billed Cast
Helen Gardner Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt
Charles Sindelar Marc Antony, a Triumvir and General
Pearl Sindelar Iras, Attendant to the Queen
Miss Fielding Charmian, Attendant to the Queen
Harry Knowles Kephren, Captain of the Guards to the Queen
Miss Robson Octavia - Wife of Antony
Helene Costello Nicola - a Child
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