Tannhäuser

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 14, 1913

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Thanhouser Company

Cast

Marguerite Snow,Florence La Badie,Burton Law,James Cruze,William Russell

Director

Lucius Henderson

Writer

Richard Wagner

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0464694