The Chronicles of the Gray House
Zur Chronik von Grieshuus
Synopsis
Hinrich, the son of a feudal German landowner, falls in love with the beautiful daughter of one of his father's serfs despite opposition from both families. But when he actually offers marriage to her, this is going too far. The return of his brother Detlev, with an unscrupulous aristocratic bride of his own and a rival claim to their father's estates, proves to be the trigger for tragedy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur von Gerlach
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou, Theodor Storm
- Original Score
- Gottfried Huppertz
- Original Title
- Zur Chronik von Grieshuus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur von Gerlach
Thea von Harbou, Theodor Storm
Gottfried Huppertz
Erich Nitzschmann, Carl Drews, Fritz Arno Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Nitzschmann
Director of Photography
Carl Drews
Director of Photography
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Arthur von Gerlach
Director
Thea von Harbou
Writer
Robert Herlth
Production Design
Walter Röhrig
Production Design
Hans Poelzig
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chronicles of the Gray House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chronicles of the Gray House about?
Hinrich, the son of a feudal German landowner, falls in love with the beautiful daughter of one of his father's serfs despite opposition from both families. But when he actually offers marriage to her, this is going too far. The return of his brother Detlev, with an unscrupulous aristocratic bride of his own and a rival claim to their father's estates, proves to be the trigger for tragedy.
Who directed The Chronicles of the Gray House?
The Chronicles of the Gray House was directed by Arthur von Gerlach.
Who stars in The Chronicles of the Gray House?
The principal cast of The Chronicles of the Gray House includes Arthur Kraußneck, Paul Hartmann, Rudolf Forster, Rudolf Rittner, Lil Dagover.
When was The Chronicles of the Gray House released and how long is it?
The Chronicles of the Gray House was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chronicles of the Gray House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chronicles of the Gray House was composed by Gottfried Huppertz.
Is The Chronicles of the Gray House based on a book or true story?
The Chronicles of the Gray House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodor Storm".