Danse macabre
Synopsis
The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They dance, embrace, and kiss. As the night wears on, exuberant Death, a skeletal figure with a violin, pursues the couple. They try to elude him. Eventually, Love swoons. Youth is powerless to protect her. Is she doomed?
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Danse Macabre (1922) Visual Symphony Productions
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-01-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dudley Murphy
- Original Score
- Camille Saint-Saëns
- Original Title
- Danse macabre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Visual Symphony Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dudley Murphy
Camille Saint-Saëns
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Dudley Murphy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danse macabre
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What is Danse macabre about?
The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They dance, embrace, and kiss. As the night wears on, exuberant Death, a skeletal figure with a violin, pursues the couple. They try to elude him. Eventually, Love swoons. Youth is powerless to protect her. Is she doomed?
Who directed Danse macabre?
Danse macabre was directed by Dudley Murphy.
Who stars in Danse macabre?
The principal cast of Danse macabre includes Adolph Bolm, Ruth Page, Olin Howland.
When was Danse macabre released and how long is it?
Danse macabre was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Danse macabre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Danse macabre was composed by Camille Saint-Saëns.