The Great Light (1920)
Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
Director: Hanna Henning
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: May 7, 1920
Cast
- Emil Jannings - Lorenz Ferleitner
- Kurt Vespermann - Fritz Rasmussen
- Frida Richard - Frau Rasmussen
- Margarete Schön - Charlotte Rasmussen
- Albert Patry - Dr. Sellnitz
- Wilhelm Diegelmann - Burghaber
- Hermann Böttcher - Prof. Marquard
- Max Pohl - Goldner
- Karl Rückert - General von Schönherr
- Hanna Ralph
Screenplay
- Felix Philippi (Theatre Play)
- Hanna Henning
Cinematography: Otto Tober
Production: Doktram-Film
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
woman director, partially lost film
More Films by Director: Hanna Henning
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Light about?
- Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
- Who directed The Great Light?
- The Great Light was directed by Hanna Henning.
- Who stars in The Great Light?
- The Great Light stars Emil Jannings, Kurt Vespermann, Frida Richard, Margarete Schön, Albert Patry, Wilhelm Diegelmann.
- How long is The Great Light?
- The Great Light has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Light?
- The Great Light is a Drama film.
- Where was The Great Light produced?
- The Great Light was produced in Germany.