Frine,: Cortigiana D'oriente(1953)

: The climax centers on her trial for impiety. Her defense is led by the orator Iperide (played by Pierre Cressoy), her true love.

: Elena Kleus is described as "statuesque" and fitting for the role of the legendary beauty. The film also features a notable supporting performance by John Kitzmiller as a deaf-mute servant who plays a critical role in exposing the villainy of the pimp, Lamaco. Technical Details Director Mario Bonnard Starring Elena Kleus, Pierre Cressoy, Tamara Lees Run Time 101 minutes Language Italian (Original) Assistant Director Sergio Leone Frine, cortigiana d'Oriente (1953) - IMDb Frine, cortigiana d'Oriente(1953)

The 1953 film (released in English as Frine, Courtesan of the Orient ) is a notable entry in Italy's post-war "peplum" or sword-and-sandal genre. Directed by Mario Bonnard , the film is a stylized dramatization of the life and trial of the legendary ancient Greek hetaera, Phryne. Review Summary : The climax centers on her trial for impiety

: Critics point out that the film serves as a bridge between the artistic triumphs of earlier Italian epics like Fabiola (1949) and the massive surge of muscleman epics that would eventually dominate Italian cinema. The film also features a notable supporting performance