Movie: The Strange Bird

Top 8 Billed Cast

Asta Nielsen
Asta Nielsen

Miss May Wolton

Hans Mierendorff
Hans Mierendorff

Sir Arthur Wolton

Louis Ralph
Louis Ralph

Herbert Bruce

Carl Clewing
Carl Clewing

Max

Eugenie Werner
Eugenie Werner

Miss Hobbs

Frau Karsten
Frau Karsten

Grete

Hanns Kräly
Hanns Kräly

Agda Nilsson
Agda Nilsson

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    The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome. (Stumfilm.dk)

  • Release Date

    1911-11-03

  • Average

    3.5

  • Rating:

    1.8 starts
  • Tagline

    A Love Tragedy in the Spreewald

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