The White Sister_
"A love that outlived passion!"
Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits everything herself, throwing Angela into poverty. Fortunately, Angela is engaged to marry dashing Captain Giovanni Severi - but he soon is captured by Arabs while on an expedition to Africa. Believing him dead, Angela, dedicating her life to his memory, becomes a nun, unaware that her lover has escaped his captors and is returning to Italy. The dramatic climax takes place against a backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Starring
Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman, Gail Kane
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
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Year context
The White Sister was released 103 years ago in 1923.
Overview
Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate...
The White Sister is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 15m.
CAST (20)
Lillian Gish
Angela Chiaromonte
Ronald Colman
Capt. Giovanni Severi
Gail Kane
Marchesa di Mola
J. Barney Sherry
Monsignor Saracinesca
CL
Charles Lane
Prince Chiaromonte
JL
Juliette La Violette
Madame Bernard
Gustavo Serena
Prof. Ugo Severi
AB
Alfredo Bertone
Filmore Durand
RI
Roman Ibanez
Count del Ferice
Alfredo Martinelli
Alfredo del Ferice
Ida Carloni Talli
Mother Superior
GV
Giovanni Viccola
Gen. Mazzini
AB
Antonio Barda
Alfredo's Tutor
GD
Giacomo D'Attino
Solicitor to the Prince
MG
Michele Gualdi
Solicitor to Count
GP
Giuseppe Pavoni
The Archbishop
FS
Francesco Socinus
Prof. Torricelli
SM
Sheik Mahomet
The Bedouin Chief
JE
James E. Abbe
Lt. Rossini
DM
Duncan Mansfield
Cmdr. Dorato
STUDIOS (1)
Inspiration Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The White Sister about?
Angela Chiaromonte is the daughter of a wealthy Italian prince who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Angela stands to inherit half of a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits everything herself, throwing Angela into poverty. Fortunately, Angela is engaged to marry dashing Captain Giovanni Severi - but he soon is captured by Arabs while on an expedition to Africa. Believing him dead, Angela, dedicating her life to his memory, becomes a nun, unaware that her lover has escaped his captors and is returning to Italy. The dramatic climax takes place against a backdrop of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
How long is The White Sister?
The White Sister has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who stars in The White Sister?
The cast of The White Sister includes Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman, Gail Kane, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Lane.
What is the rating of The White Sister?
The White Sister has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance