Young Medardus (1923)
Patriotic Austrian costume drama, about the martyr Medardus who opposed Napoleon's occupation of Vienna in 1809. The plot proceeds in a series of confrontations with Medardus, his mother and sister, the blind exiled Count of Valois, his ambitious daughter, and Napoleon himself (portrayed as a cool strategist), including several brief flashbacks.
Director: Michael Curtiz
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: October 5, 1923
Cast
- Anny Hornik - Agathe, seine Schwester
- Mari Hegyesi - Frau Klähr, seine Mutter
- Egon von Jordan - Etzel
- Mihail Xantho - Napoleon
- Mary Stone - Anna
- Franz Glawatsch - Berger
- Gyula Szöreghy - Eschenbacher
- Josef König - Wachshuber
- Ludwig Rethey - Duke of Valois
- Agnes Esterhazy - Helene
Screenplay
- Ladislaus Vajda
- Arthur Schnitzler (Author)
- Arthur Schnitzler (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Gustav Ucicky, Eduard von Borsody
Production: Sascha-Film
Country: Austria
Original Language: xx
Keywords
napoleon bonaparte, based on play or musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Young Medardus about?
- Patriotic Austrian costume drama, about the martyr Medardus who opposed Napoleon's occupation of Vienna in 1809. The plot proceeds in a series of confrontations with Medardus, his mother and sister, the blind exiled Count of Valois, his ambitious daughter, and Napoleon himself (portrayed as a cool strategist), including several brief flashbacks.
- Who directed Young Medardus?
- Young Medardus was directed by Michael Curtiz.
- Who stars in Young Medardus?
- Young Medardus stars Anny Hornik, Mari Hegyesi, Egon von Jordan, Mihail Xantho, Mary Stone, Franz Glawatsch.
- How long is Young Medardus?
- Young Medardus has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Young Medardus?
- Young Medardus is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Young Medardus produced?
- Young Medardus was produced in Austria.