
Italy, 1912
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
An Italian fantasy film made by Società Italiana Cines.
Plot Summary
A man desperate for money learns that his uncle is dying and rushes to see him in the hope of an inheritance. But the uncle's housekeeper gives him a tonic and reinvigorates the old man.
Alternative Titles
El elixir de larga vida – Spain
L'elixir de longue vie – France
The Elixir of Long Life – UK
Spirits of Youth – USA
References
Books
- Horror and Science Fiction Films: A Checklist by Donald C. Willis p.146 – credits
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.121 – credits