The Erl King
Le Roi des aulnes
Synopsis
A young man races to save his son's life, but death – incarnated in the child's imagination as the titular Erl King – calls unceasingly.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Louise Iribe
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Marie-Louise Iribe, Peter Paul Brauer, Pierre Lestringuez
- Original Score
- Max d'Ollone, Franz Schubert
- Original Title
- Le Roi des aulnes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Les Artistes Réunis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Louise Iribe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Marie-Louise Iribe, Peter Paul Brauer, Pierre Lestringuez
Max d'Ollone, Franz Schubert
Émile Pierre, Robert Batton
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Pierre
Director of Photography
Robert Batton
Director of Photography
Marie-Louise Iribe
Director
Marie-Louise Iribe
Writer
Peter Paul Brauer
Writer
Pierre Lestringuez
Writer
Paul Iribe
Production Design
Paul Iribe
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Erl King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Erl King about?
A young man races to save his son's life, but death – incarnated in the child's imagination as the titular Erl King – calls unceasingly.
Who directed The Erl King?
The Erl King was directed by Marie-Louise Iribe.
Who stars in The Erl King?
The principal cast of The Erl King includes Joë Hamman, Mary Costes, Rosa Bertens, Otto Gebühr, André Michaud.
When was The Erl King released and how long is it?
The Erl King was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Erl King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Erl King was composed by Max d'Ollone, Franz Schubert.
Is The Erl King based on a book or true story?
The Erl King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe".