Tannhäuser Trailer (1913)

14 July 1913 Fantasy, Drama, Romance 40 mins

Dramatic three-reel film based on Wagner's opera of chivalry and spiritual struggle. Wandering minstrel Tannhauser wins the heart of Elizabeth, niece of the powerful Landgrave. Later, under the spell of Venus and her nymphs, Tannhauser passes into Venusberg, a netherworld of earthly pleasures. Returning to the Landgrave's court, he praises Venus in song and sparks the righteous anger of all present. His own prayers and those of Elizabeth free him from enchantment and he takes up the habit of a monk, devoting himself to God. He sets off to seek absolution in Rome while Elizabeth waits at court, ever weakening in his absence.

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Cast

Florence La Badie as Venus

Marguerite Snow as Princess Elisabeth

James Cruze as Tannhauser

William Russell as Wolfram

Burton Law

Crew

Richard Wagner Story

Richard Wagner Opera

Lucius Henderson Director

International Releases Dates

United States 14 July 1913

Production Companies

Thanhouser Company

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