Silent Night
Das unsterbliche Lied
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve in 1818, parish assistant Joseph Mohr is on the road. Despite the freezing cold, he has just blessed a poor farming family and is now on his way back to Oberndorf near Salzburg. Once home, the assistant pastor puts his thoughts into a poem on this quiet night. His friend, the teacher and organist Gruber, is asked to compose a melody for it. The birth of the world's most famous Christmas carol.
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Paul Richter
Lois
Hans Marr
Sternwirt
Any Hartmann
Trautel
Felix Gruber
Lehrer Gruber
Klara Boeck
Elisabeth
Max Weydner
Pfarrer Josef Mohr
Jo Zschoke
Fanny - Leonhards Verlobte
Heinz Galetzki
Leonhard - Sohn des Sternwirts
Josef Berger
Domorganist
Rosa Kirchner-Lang
Magd
Joseph Messner
Self - as Dirigent der Messe im Dom
Weihbischof Filzer
Self - as Priester des Hochamtes im Salzburger Dom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Marr
- Original Title
- Das unsterbliche Lied
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Marr
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Marr
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Night
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What is Silent Night about?
On Christmas Eve in 1818, parish assistant Joseph Mohr is on the road. Despite the freezing cold, he has just blessed a poor farming family and is now on his way back to Oberndorf near Salzburg. Once home, the assistant pastor puts his thoughts into a poem on this quiet night. His friend, the teacher and organist Gruber, is asked to compose a melody for it. The birth of the world's most famous Christmas carol.
Who directed Silent Night?
Silent Night was directed by Hans Marr.
Who stars in Silent Night?
The principal cast of Silent Night includes Paul Richter, Hans Marr, Any Hartmann, Felix Gruber, Klara Boeck.
When was Silent Night released and how long is it?
Silent Night was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.