Film
Tannhäuser
1913 · 40m · Romance · Fantasy · Drama
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Overview
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.
Cast
Florence La Badie
Venus
Marguerite Snow
Princess Elisabeth
James Cruze
Tannhauser
William Russell
Wolfram
Burton Law
Crew
- Lucius HendersonDirector
- Richard WagnerStory
Media
Details
- Release date
- July 14, 1913
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Romance, Fantasy, Drama
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