The Wittenberg Nightingale (1913)
The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the film inspection authority with the restriction that the film “may not be shown in front of young people”.
Director: Erwin Baron
Genre: History
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: September 1, 1913
Cast
- Rudolf Essek - Martin Luther
- Max Zilzer - Erasmus von Rotterdam
- Margot von Hardt - Katharina von Bora
- Ernst Wehlau - Philipp Melanchthon
- Fritz Alten - Lukas Cranach
- Jacques Morvay - Kardinal Cajetan
- Hans Lindegg - Hans Luther
- Erwin Baron - Wanderer
Screenplay
Production: Rubin Film
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Erwin Baron
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wittenberg Nightingale about?
- The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the film inspection authority with the restriction that the film “may not be shown in front of young people”.
- Who directed The Wittenberg Nightingale?
- The Wittenberg Nightingale was directed by Erwin Baron.
- Who stars in The Wittenberg Nightingale?
- The Wittenberg Nightingale stars Rudolf Essek, Max Zilzer, Margot von Hardt, Ernst Wehlau, Fritz Alten, Jacques Morvay.
- How long is The Wittenberg Nightingale?
- The Wittenberg Nightingale has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is The Wittenberg Nightingale?
- The Wittenberg Nightingale is a History film.
- Where was The Wittenberg Nightingale produced?
- The Wittenberg Nightingale was produced in Germany.