The Last Days of Pompeii (1935)

Name: The Last Days of Pompeii
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Released: 1935
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Preston Foster, Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone, John Wood, Louis Calhern

1h 36m United States of America

Drama Adventure

Plot

Set against the backdrop of ancient Pompeii, a skilled blacksmith transforms into a formidable Roman gladiator, seeking fame and fortune. However, his ambitions are threatened by his son's newfound Christian faith and the impending disaster of Mount Vesuvius's eruption. As the volcanic chaos unfolds, the blacksmith faces a heart-wrenching choice between personal glory and familial loyalty, all while the clock ticks down to Pompeii's tragic fate. The film weaves a gripping tale of ambition, faith, and survival in the face of impending doom.

Cast

Preston Foster Alan Hale Basil Rathbone John Wood Louis Calhern David Holt Dorothy Wilson Wyrley Birch Frank Conroy William V. Mong Murray Kinnell Henry Kolker Edward Van Sloan Zeffie Tilbury John Davidson