Misery and Fortune of Woman
Frauennot - Frauenglück
Synopsis
This film shows contrasting views of women with problematic pregnancies and the outcomes resulting when they seek out a back-alley abortionist, a trained and licensed abortion provider in a clinic, or an obstetrician capable of performing a Caesarian Section. The full film appears to be lost, but shortened versions, including one with dialogue scenes added in Germany in 1935, can be found on the internet. Additionally, Eisenstein's role in making the picture remains unclear: did he direct some or all of it, just edit it, or merely leave it to Alexandrov and Tisse to make? Released in the USA 1930 in a 65 minute (5800 ft.) version with English intertitles and a music track under the title BIRTH.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduard Tisse
- Screenplay & Story
- Grigori Aleksandrov
- Original Score
- Martin Uhl
- Original Title
- Frauennot - Frauenglück
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduard Tisse
Grigori Aleksandrov
Martin Uhl
Emil Berna, Eduard Tisse
Sergei Eisenstein, Eduard Tisse, Lazar Wechsler
Lazar Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
Lazar Wechsler
Producer
Grigori Aleksandrov
Writer
Emil Berna
Director of Photography
Sergei Eisenstein
Editor
Eduard Tisse
Editor
Eduard Tisse
Director
Lazar Wechsler
Editor
Eduard Tisse
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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What is Misery and Fortune of Woman about?
This film shows contrasting views of women with problematic pregnancies and the outcomes resulting when they seek out a back-alley abortionist, a trained and licensed abortion provider in a clinic, or an obstetrician capable of performing a Caesarian Section. The full film appears to be lost, but shortened versions, including one with dialogue scenes added in Germany in 1935, can be found on the internet. Additionally, Eisenstein's role in making the picture remains unclear: did he direct some or all of it, just edit it, or merely leave it to Alexandrov and Tisse to make? Released in the USA 1930 in a 65 minute (5800 ft.) version with English intertitles and a music track under the title BIRTH.
Who directed Misery and Fortune of Woman?
Misery and Fortune of Woman was directed by Eduard Tisse.
Who stars in Misery and Fortune of Woman?
The principal cast of Misery and Fortune of Woman includes Johannes Steiner.
When was Misery and Fortune of Woman released and how long is it?
Misery and Fortune of Woman was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Misery and Fortune of Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Misery and Fortune of Woman was composed by Martin Uhl.