The Master of Death (1926)
A aristocratic lieutenant is forced to resign his commission and give up his career in the cavalry after having defended himself against deliberate provocations by a superior officer who is competing with him for the love of the daughter of a respected privy councillor. His family bans him to New York, where he falls on hard times until a former circus performer helps him to become a world-renowned trapeze and aerial artiste.
Director: Hans Steinhoff
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 26, 1926
Cast
- Fred Solm - Peter von Hersdorff
- Hertha von Walther - Maja
- Simone Vaudry - Heid von Duren
- Eduard von Winterstein - Colonel von Hersdorff
- Heinrich Peer - Privy Councillor von Duren
- Erna Hauk - Daisy Brown
- Jenny Marba - Mrs. von Hersdorff
- Hedwig Pauly-Winterstein - Privy Councillor von Duren's wife
- Ferdinand von Alten - Baron von Bassenheim
- S.Z. Sakall - Bordoni
Screenplay
- Karl Rosner (Screenplay)
- Hans Székely (Screenplay)
Music: Pasquale Perris
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans Steinhoff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Master of Death about?
- A aristocratic lieutenant is forced to resign his commission and give up his career in the cavalry after having defended himself against deliberate provocations by a superior officer who is competing with him for the love of the daughter of a respected privy councillor. His family bans him to New York, where he falls on hard times until a former circus performer helps him to become a world-renowned trapeze and aerial artiste.
- Who directed The Master of Death?
- The Master of Death was directed by Hans Steinhoff.
- Who stars in The Master of Death?
- The Master of Death stars Fred Solm, Hertha von Walther, Simone Vaudry, Eduard von Winterstein, Heinrich Peer, Erna Hauk.
- How long is The Master of Death?
- The Master of Death has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).