Die Brennende Acker
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When farmer Rog dies, his son Peter stays, but Johannes can not be satisfied with such a condition (and servant Maria's love) and finds a job as old Count Rudenberg's secretary. His ambition leads him to charm Gerda, the Count's unique daughter. But when he discovers that Count's second wife Helga will soon inherit a field that only he knows his underground is full with petroleum, he changes his allegiance... Greed and death.
Film Details
Release Date
1922
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 38m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Synopsis
When farmer Rog dies, his son Peter stays, but Johannes can not be satisfied with such a condition (and servant Maria's love) and finds a job as old Count Rudenberg's secretary. His ambition leads him to charm Gerda, the Count's unique daughter. But when he discovers that Count's second wife Helga will soon inherit a field that only he knows his underground is full with petroleum, he changes his allegiance... Greed and death.
Director
F. W. Murnau
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1922
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 38m
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
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Trivia
This movie was considered lost for a long time. In 1978 an almost complete print was found in the estate of an Italian priest who had organised screenings in mental hospitals. See also Passion de Jeanne d'Arc, La (1928).
