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.
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Stars: Florence La Badie, Marguerite Snow, James Cruze, William Russell, Burton Law
Crew: Richard Wagner (Opera), Lucius Henderson (Director), Richard Wagner (Story)
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Studio: Thanhouser Company
Runtime: 40 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 14, 1913
IMDb: 7
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