The Ancient Egypt Film Site

Production info

Joseph
Italy, 1920
Attilio de Virgiliis, Ettore Mazzanti, Fabbris, Dedy D'Alteno
Directed by Romolo Bacchini

Silent version of the story of Joseph that was accompanied by fitting music (at the time played on the theatre organ or by a small orchestra) by italian composer and priest Giocondo Fino. Fino had studied 'oriental languages' and theology before turning to music. He wrote several operas for the theatre, some liturgical works and also composed music to accompany several biblical films.

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