The Flight in the Night
Die Flucht in die Nacht
Synopsis
Based on the play Henry IV by Luigi Pirandello. Conrad Veidt plays Count di Nolli, a nobleman who, after a head injury, imagines he is the medieval emperor. His friends and relatives choose to play along, dressing up as medieval courtiers, but is di Nolli truly mad, or just pretending? The art direction was by Hermann Warm. It was shot on location in Italy. 6 acts, 1856 meters.
Top Cast
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Conrad Veidt
Count di Nolli, Heinrich IV
Angelo Ferrari
Graf di Nolli
Robert Scholz
Baron Belcredi, Schurke
Paul Biensfeldt
Diener
Oreste Bilancia
Raso
Agnes Esterhazy
ältliche Matrone
Enrica Fantis
Maria
Carl Geppert
Bediensteter
John Gottowt
Bediensteter
Georg John
Bediensteter
Hermann Vallentin
Irrenarzt, Prof. Genoni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Marmorhaus, Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amleto Palermi
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Schirokauer, Curt Wesse
- Original Title
- Die Flucht in die Nacht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Nero Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amleto Palermi
Alfred Schirokauer, Curt Wesse, Luigi Pirandello, Amleto Palermi
Curt Courant
Heinrich Nebenzahl
Department Leadership Roster
Amleto Palermi
Director
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Heinrich Nebenzahl
Producer
Alfred Schirokauer
Screenplay
Curt Wesse
Screenplay
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flight in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flight in the Night about?
Based on the play Henry IV by Luigi Pirandello. Conrad Veidt plays Count di Nolli, a nobleman who, after a head injury, imagines he is the medieval emperor. His friends and relatives choose to play along, dressing up as medieval courtiers, but is di Nolli truly mad, or just pretending? The art direction was by Hermann Warm. It was shot on location in Italy. 6 acts, 1856 meters.
Who directed The Flight in the Night?
The Flight in the Night was directed by Amleto Palermi.
Who stars in The Flight in the Night?
The principal cast of The Flight in the Night includes Conrad Veidt, Angelo Ferrari, Robert Scholz, Paul Biensfeldt, Oreste Bilancia.
When was The Flight in the Night released and how long is it?
The Flight in the Night was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 46m.