Melody of the World (1929)
An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
Director: Walter Ruttmann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: March 12, 1929
Cast
- Ivan Koval-Samborskyi - Der Matrose
- Renée Stobrawa - Die Frau
- Grace Chiang - Die Japanerin
- O. Idris - Tempeltänzer
- Heinrich Mutzenbecher - Leiter der Filmexpedition, himself
- Ivor Montagu - himself
- George Bernard Shaw - himself
Screenplay
Music: Wolfgang Zeller
Cinematography: Adolf Jansen, Reimar Kuntze
Production: Hamburg-Amerika-Linie (Hapag), Tobis Filmkunst, Hamburg-Amerika-Schiffahrtslinie
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
civilization, mankind
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melody of the World about?
- An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
- Who directed Melody of the World?
- Melody of the World was directed by Walter Ruttmann.
- Who stars in Melody of the World?
- Melody of the World stars Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Renée Stobrawa, Grace Chiang, O. Idris, Heinrich Mutzenbecher, Ivor Montagu.
- How long is Melody of the World?
- Melody of the World has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Melody of the World?
- Melody of the World is a Documentary film.
- Where was Melody of the World produced?
- Melody of the World was produced in Germany.