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The White Sister (1933)

“The SUPREME ROMANTIC THRILL of all time comes at last to the TALKING SCREEN!”

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Plot

Amidst the grandeur of royal lineage, Angela, the cherished daughter of Prince Chiaromonte, finds her life meticulously prearranged. Her future lies betrothed to Ernesto Traversi, a man of considerable wealth but undeniably lackluster spirit. However, fate intercedes during the vibrant whirling of the carnival season, introducing her to the charismatic Lt. Giovanni Severi. As the days fade into nights, stolen moments of passion bloom into a clandestine love affair between Angela and Giovanni, leading Angela to defy her father's wishes, breaking her engagement with Ernesto and longing for a life with Giovanni. Yet, destiny, much like the shifting sands, is unpredictable. The sudden demise of her father, who disapproved of her love, creates a chasm in her life. Further turbulence ensues with the eruption of war, placing her marriage to Giovanni on an indefinite hiatus. A cruel twist of fate leads Angela to believe that Giovanni has been lost on the battlefield. In her grief, she swears off the bonds of mortal love, seeking solace in the divine, dedicating her life to God as a nun. Unbeknownst to her, Giovanni survives, nursing his wounds behind enemy lines. His heart aches for Angela, his every thought consumed by the daunting task of finding his way back to his beloved. Thus, the tale of love, loss, and devotion unfolds, echoing the timeless question of whether love can truly conquer all.

Where to watch The White Sister?

The White Sister is a drama movie featuring Lewis Stone.

The White Sister is currently streaming on DIRECTV.