Tannhäuser

Synopsis

Dramatic three-reel film based on Wagner's opera of chivalry and spiritual struggle. Wandering minstrel Tannhauser wins the heart of Elizabeth, niece of the powerful Landgrave. Later, under the spell of Venus and her nymphs, Tannhauser passes into Venusberg, a netherworld of earthly pleasures. Returning to the Landgrave's court, he praises Venus in song and sparks the righteous anger of all present. His own prayers and those of Elizabeth free him from enchantment and he takes up the habit of a monk, devoting himself to God. He sets off to seek absolution in Rome while Elizabeth waits at court, ever weakening in his absence.

Main Cast

Florence La Badie

Venus

Age : 29 | Popularity : 11%

Marguerite Snow

Princess Elisabeth

Age : N/A | Popularity : 12%

James Cruze

Tannhauser

Age : N/A | Popularity : 18%

William Russell

Wolfram

Age : 44 | Popularity : 6%

Burton Law

Age : 86 | Popularity : 1%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Lucius Henderson
Writing	Story	Richard Wagner
	Opera	Richard Wagner
Department	Role	Name

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