Tannhauser (1913)

1913 · Silent film · 40 min · dir. Lucius Henderson

• Drama
• Fantasy

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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 monk, devoting himself to God. He sets off to seek absolution in Rome while Elizabeth waits at court, ever weakening in his absence.

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Details

Director

Lucius Henderson

Writer

Richard Wagner

Studio

Thanhouser Company

Released

1913-07-14

Running time

40 minutes

Language

English

Collection

Silent Hall of Fame, Silent Films, Feature Films

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• Florence La Badie
• Thanhouser
• James Cruze
• silent film
• silent era
• silent drama

Cast & crew

• Lucius Henderson Director
• Florence La Badie
• Marguerite Snow
• James Cruze
• William Russell
• Burton Law

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