The Strange Bird (1911)
A Love Tragedy in the Spreewald
The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome.
Director: Urban Gad
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: November 3, 1911
Cast
- Asta Nielsen - Miss May Wolton
- Hans Mierendorff - Sir Arthur Wolton
- Louis Ralph - Herbert Bruce
- Carl Clewing - Max
- Eugenie Werner - Miss Hobbs
- Frau Karsten - Grete
- Hanns Kräly
- Agda Nilsson
Screenplay
Cinematography: Guido Seeber
Production: Projektions-AG Union, Deutsche Bioscope
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
love, tragedy, spreewald
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strange Bird about?
- The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome.
- Who directed The Strange Bird?
- The Strange Bird was directed by Urban Gad.
- Who stars in The Strange Bird?
- The Strange Bird stars Asta Nielsen, Hans Mierendorff, Louis Ralph, Carl Clewing, Eugenie Werner, Frau Karsten.
- How long is The Strange Bird?
- The Strange Bird has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Strange Bird?
- The Strange Bird is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Strange Bird produced?
- The Strange Bird was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Strange Bird?
- The themes of The Strange Bird include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.