The ancient law = Alte Gesetz
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Dupont, E. A. 1891-1956, film director.
Deutsch, Ernst, 1890-1969, actor.
Porten, Henny, 1890-1960, actor.
Weyher, Ruth, 1901-1983, actor.
Vallentin, Hermann, 1870-1945, actor.
Deutsch, Ernst, 1890-1969, actor.
Porten, Henny, 1890-1960, actor.
Weyher, Ruth, 1901-1983, actor.
Vallentin, Hermann, 1870-1945, actor.
Published
[ Los Angeles, California] : Flicker Alley, [2018].
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Public Library Main Branch - 2nd Flr - Video | DVD WORLD GERMAN A | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[ Los Angeles, California] : Flicker Alley, [2018].
Format
Blu-ray
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (135 min.) : silent, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
None
UPC
617311685491 (Blu-ray combo pack)
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
"Reconstructed and restored by Deutsche Kinemathek with support from Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1923.
General Note
Originally part of a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack.
General Note
Bonus features: Der film im film (Germany, 1923); Insights into the restoration; image slideshow; essays on the ancient law; Notes on the film music.
Creation/Production Credits
Ensemble score by Donald Sosin and Alicia Svigals ; second orchestral score by Philippe Schoeller.
Participants/Performers
Ernst Deutsch, Henny Porten, Ruth Weyher, Hermann Vallentin.
Description
In the film, Baruch, the son of a rabbi, becomes fascinated by the theater. Against his father's wishes, Baruch leaves home and finds his way to Vienna, where an archduchess at the imperial court falls in love with him. She becomes his patron, facilitating his successful career as a classical actor. However, Baruch continues to long for home, and must find a way to reconcile his religious heritage with his love of secular literature.
System Details
Blu-ray; regions A, B C; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
Silent film.
Local note
DVD
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dupont, E. A. 1., Deutsch, E., Porten, H., Weyher, R., & Vallentin, H. (2018). The ancient law =: Alte Gesetz (Deluxe DVD edition.). Flicker Alley.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)E. A. 1891-1956, Dupont et al.. 2018. The Ancient Law =: Alte Gesetz. [ Los Angeles, California]: Flicker Alley.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)E. A. 1891-1956, Dupont et al.. The Ancient Law =: Alte Gesetz [ Los Angeles, California]: Flicker Alley, 2018.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Dupont, E. A. 1., Deutsch, E., Porten, H., Weyher, R. and Vallentin, H. (2018). The ancient law =: alte gesetz. Deluxe DVD edn. [ Los Angeles, California]: Flicker Alley.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dupont, E. A. 1891-1956,, et al. The Ancient Law =: Alte Gesetz Deluxe DVD edition., Flicker Alley, 2018.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.