Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg (1912)

Prince Algabert, upholding the traditions of his forefathers, wages a ceaseless feud against the house of Rodembourg, whose reigning lord has one daughter, Elisabeth. One day, the Princess Elisabeth is captured by Algabert's vassals and, forgetful of feuds and quarrels, the Prince falls under the spell of her beauty. Prince Algabert, having released the Princess, goes to her father and begs for her hand, which is, however, haughtily refused. So the breach between the two houses widens. Elisabeth decides to take the veil. On the day of her renunciation Algabert makes an ineffectual attempt to see her. Then, in despair, he provokes the Rodembourgs. He meets them single-handed in the convent cloister and receives his death stroke. Elisabeth till the day of her death mourns her lover and daily tends his grave.

Director: Alfred Machin
Genre: Romance, History
Runtime: 17 min
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Production: Pathé Frères
Country: Netherlands, France
Language: Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alfred Machin
More Films in Genre: Romance, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg about?
Prince Algabert, upholding the traditions of his forefathers, wages a ceaseless feud against the house of Rodembourg, whose reigning lord has one daughter, Elisabeth. One day, the Princess Elisabeth is captured by Algabert's vassals and, forgetful of feuds and quarrels, the Prince falls under the spell of her beauty. Prince Algabert, having released the Princess, goes to her father and begs for her hand, which is, however, haughtily refused. So the breach between the two houses widens. Elisabeth decides to take the veil. On the day of her renunciation Algabert makes an ineffectual attempt to see her. Then, in despair, he provokes the Rodembourgs. He meets them single-handed in the convent cloister and receives his death stroke. Elisabeth till the day of her death mourns her lover and daily tends his grave.
Who directed Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg?
Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg was directed by Alfred Machin.
Who stars in Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg?
Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg stars Léon Mathot.
How long is Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg?
Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg?
Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg is a Romance, History film.
Where was Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg produced?
Dramatic Passion of Algabert and Elisberth of Rodembourg was produced in Netherlands, France.