The Wittenberg Nightingale
Die Wittenberger Nachtigall
Synopsis
The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the film inspection authority with the restriction that the film “may not be shown in front of young people”.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erwin Baron
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Baron
- Original Title
- Die Wittenberger Nachtigall
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Rubin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erwin Baron
Erwin Baron
Erwin Baron
Department Leadership Roster
Erwin Baron
Writer
Erwin Baron
Director
Erwin Baron
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wittenberg Nightingale
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What is The Wittenberg Nightingale about?
The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the film inspection authority with the restriction that the film “may not be shown in front of young people”.
Who directed The Wittenberg Nightingale?
The Wittenberg Nightingale was directed by Erwin Baron.
Who stars in The Wittenberg Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Wittenberg Nightingale includes Rudolf Essek, Max Zilzer, Margot von Hardt, Ernst Wehlau, Fritz Alten.
When was The Wittenberg Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Wittenberg Nightingale was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.