The Strange Bird
Der fremde Vogel
“A Love Tragedy in the Spreewald”
Synopsis
The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Urban Gad
- Screenplay & Story
- Urban Gad
- Original Title
- Der fremde Vogel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Projektions-AG Union, Deutsche Bioscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Urban Gad
Urban Gad
Guido Seeber
Department Leadership Roster
Urban Gad
Director
Urban Gad
Writer
Guido Seeber
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Bird
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What is The Strange Bird about?
The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome.
Who directed The Strange Bird?
The Strange Bird was directed by Urban Gad.
Who stars in The Strange Bird?
The principal cast of The Strange Bird includes Asta Nielsen, Hans Mierendorff, Louis Ralph, Carl Clewing, Eugenie Werner.
When was The Strange Bird released and how long is it?
The Strange Bird was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 45m.