Die Sünden der Väter (1913)

Germany, 1913
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent

A German short fantasy film directed by Urban Gad.

Plot Summary

Hanna is an alcoholic and suffers terrible hallucinations of being led into Hell by a skeleton on horseback.

Credits

Crew
Directed by: Urban Gad
Deutsche Bioscop GmbH
Written by: Urban Gad
Based on the Novel by: Hermann Sudermann
Director of Photographer: Guido Seeber

Cast
Asta Nielsen (Hanna Meyer)
Fritz Weidemann (Junger Maler Marten)
Emil Albes (Vater Meyer)
Hermann Seldeneck (Maler Prof. Harlow)
Max Wogritsch (Hans Braun)
Frl. Stoike (Fanny Harlow)

Alternative Titles

Asta Nielsen-Neue Serie. VII – Germany
Az apák bunei – Hungary
The Devil’s Assistant – USA
Fädernas synder – Finland (Swedish)
Fädrens synder – Finland (Swedish)
Fædrenes synd – Denmark
Isäin pahat teot – Finland
Isien pahat teot – Finland
Isien synnit – Finland
Regina – USA
Die Sünde ihrer Väter – Germany

References

Books

  • Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.98