Tannhauser (1913)
1913 · Silent film · 40 min · dir. Lucius Henderson
- Drama
- Fantasy
Synopsis
Dramatic three-reel film based on Wagner's opera of chivalry and spiritual struggle. Wandering minstrel Tannhauser wins the heart of Elizabeth, niece of the powerful Landgrave. Later, under the spell of Venus and her nymphs, Tannhauser passes into Venusberg, a netherworld of earthly pleasures. Returning to the Landgrave's court, he praises Venus in song and sparks the righteous anger of all present. His own prayers and those of Elizabeth free him from enchantment and he takes up the habit of a…
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Details
- Director
- Lucius Henderson
- Writer
- Richard Wagner
- Studio
- Thanhouser Company
- Released
- 1913-07-14
- Running time
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
Lucius Henderson Director
Florence La Badie
Marguerite Snow
James Cruze
William Russell
Burton Law
