The Four Devils
Die Benefiz-Vorstellung der vier Teufel
Synopsis
One out of three silent adaptations of the novella "Les quatre diables" written by Danish author Herman Bang. The most famous one, although unfortunately lost, is without any doubt F.W. Murnau's "4 Devils". This German version, by Danish director A.W. Sandberg, was done eight years prior to Murnau's American one, and was a big success at the time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.W. Sandberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Rosenbaum, Herman Bang
- Original Title
- Die Benefiz-Vorstellung der vier Teufel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Primus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.W. Sandberg
Carl Rosenbaum, Herman Bang
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Rosenbaum
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A.W. Sandberg
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Four Devils
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What is The Four Devils about?
One out of three silent adaptations of the novella "Les quatre diables" written by Danish author Herman Bang. The most famous one, although unfortunately lost, is without any doubt F.W. Murnau's "4 Devils". This German version, by Danish director A.W. Sandberg, was done eight years prior to Murnau's American one, and was a big success at the time.
Who directed The Four Devils?
The Four Devils was directed by A.W. Sandberg.
Who stars in The Four Devils?
The principal cast of The Four Devils includes Ernst Winar, Margarete Schlegel, Adolphe Engers, Victor Colani, Heidi Ford.
When was The Four Devils released and how long is it?
The Four Devils was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is The Four Devils based on a book or true story?
The Four Devils is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Bang".