Daughter of a wealthy Italian count inherits nothing after her father's death, as her half-sister burns the will. Engaged to a dashing officer, Lillian becomes a nun after he's captured, unaware he escapes and returns to Italy, leading to a dramatic climax amidst the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The White Sister
A woman's commitment to a life of celibacy is disrupted when her long-lost lover unexpectedly returns, triggering a turbulent inner struggle.