
Everyman
Jedermann
Synopsis
Based on several medieval mystery plays, including the late 15th-century English morality play "Everyman". The premise is that the good and evil deeds of one's life will be tallied by God after death, as in a ledger book. The drama is the allegorical accounting of the life of Everyman, who represents all mankind.
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Original Title
- Jedermann
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Eiko-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Everyman
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What is Everyman about?
Based on several medieval mystery plays, including the late 15th-century English morality play "Everyman". The premise is that the good and evil deeds of one's life will be tallied by God after death, as in a ledger book. The drama is the allegorical accounting of the life of Everyman, who represents all mankind.
Who directed Everyman?
Everyman was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Everyman?
The principal cast of Everyman includes Werner Krauss, Johanna Terwin.
When was Everyman released and how long is it?
Everyman was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 25m.
