Franz Sala (1886–1952) was an Italian

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who appeared in over seventy films, mostly during the silent era. As his acting career wound down, he began to work as a

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often credited as Francesco Sala. In some of his earliest films he played

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s, but later often played supporting parts such as in '' Emperor Maciste'' (1924).Waldman p.153

Selected filmography

Actor

* '' La signorina Ciclone'' (1916) * '' Lucciola'' (1917) * '' Zingari'' (1920) * ''Le campane di San Lucio'' (1921) * ''

The House of Pulcini ''The House of Pulcini'' (Italian:''La casa dei pulcini'') is a 1924 Italian silent film directed by Mario Camerini and starring Diomira Jacobini, Amleto Novelli and Franz Sala.Poppi p.84 Cast * Diomira Jacobini as Lauretta * Amleto Novelli a ...

'' (1924) * '' Pleasure Train'' (1924) * '' Emperor Maciste'' (1924) * '' Saetta Learns to Live'' (1924) * '' Chief Saetta'' (1924) * ''

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'' (1926) * ''

Maciste against the Sheik ''Maciste against the Sheik'' (Italian:''Maciste contro lo sceicco'') is a 1926 Italian silent adventure film directed by Mario Camerini and starring Bartolomeo Pagano, Franz Sala and Felice Minotti. It was part of the long-running Maciste se ...

'' (1926) * ''

Maciste in the Lion's Cage ''Maciste in the Lion's Cage'' (Italian:''Maciste nella gabbia dei leoni'') is a 1926 Italian silent adventure film directed by Guido BrignoneBrunetta p.64 and starring Bartolomeo Pagano, Elena Sangro and Luigi Serventi. It was part of the popu ...

'' (1926) * ''

The Last Tsars ''The Last Tsars'' (Italian:''Gli ultimi zar'') is a 1928 Italian silent film directed by Baldassarre Negroni and starring Bartolomeo Pagano, Elena Lunda and Amilcare Taglienti.Molitnero p.14 Cast * Bartolomeo Pagano as Maciste * Elena Lund ...

'' (1928) * '' Judith and Holofernes'' (1929) * ''

The Song of Love ''The Song of Love'' (also known as ''Le chant d'amour'' or ''Love Song'') is a 1914 painting by Italian metaphysical painter Giorgio de Chirico. It is one of the most famous works by Chirico and an early example of the surrealist style, thoug ...

'' (1930) * ''

Before the Jury ''Before the Jury'' (Italian title:''Corte d'Assise'') is a 1931 Italian crime film directed by Guido Brignone and starring Marcella Albani, Lia Franca and Carlo Ninchi. It was made at the Cines Studios in Rome. The film is a precursor to the ...

'' (1931) * ''

Cardinal Messias ''Cardinal Messias'' (Italian: ''Abuna Messias'') is a 1939 Italian historical drama film directed by Goffredo Alessandrini and starring Camillo Pilotto, Enrico Glori and Mario Ferrari.Moliterno p.313 The film was awarded the Mussolini Cup at th ...

'' (1939)

Makeup artist

* ''

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'' (1934) * '' Three Cornered Hat'' (1935)

References

Bibliography

* Waldman, Harry. ''Missing Reels: Lost Films of American and European Cinema''. McFarland, 2000.

External links

* 1886 births 1952 deaths Italian male film actors Italian male silent film actors People from Alessandria 20th-century Italian male actors {{Italy-actor-stub