Der Rosenkavalier (1926 film)
- Michael Bean: Lerchenau Ox
- Huguette Duflos: Marschallin
- Paul Hartmann: Marshal
- Jacques Catelain: Octavian
- Elly Felicie Berger: Sophie
- Carmen Cartellieri: Annina
- Friedrich Fehér: Valzacchi
Der Rosenkavalier is one produced in 1925, directed by Robert Wiene film based on the opera Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss ( music) and Hugo von Hofmannsthal ( libretto ). The premiere took place on 10 January 1926 in the Dresden Semperoper, where 15 years earlier, the opera had its premiere presentation, instead of orchestral accompaniment under the baton of the composer.
So that the music fit together with the scenes of silent film, the projectionist had to comply with the playback speed according to the orchestra. This presenter was Hans Androschin who knew as the person responsible for cutting the film is the only film the exact sequence. For further theatrical release, the orchestra was a gramophone recording of film music, also conducted by Richard Strauss, replaced.
The plan was also a tour of the movie with Richard Strauss and an orchestra by the United States, but it failed, that in 1927 the first sound films came up, which made a major opera orchestra superfluous.
Production
With the filming began on 18 June at the Schoenbrunn Palace Theatre, which lasted after several weather-related interruptions until the end of August. Other locations were both in Vienna, as well as outside, in Lower Austria. Interior shots were filmed in the movie studio of the Listo movie. The production coincided in the middle of the worst crisis of the Austrian silent film, which at this time of cheap yet quality U.S. productions severe competition has been made. Numerous domestic production companies were at this time in bankruptcy. The Pan film was one of the few large companies that have continued their work. She ended up with this film, although her greatest artistic success, but was subsequently given the enormous cost required for this production also broke.
In addition to the famous opera actor Michael Bean, who played the Lerchenau Ox, also had a French actress Huguette Duflos as the Marschallin opposite Paul Hartmann as a marshal in a leading role. In supporting roles were seen Karl Forest, Riki Raab and also claims to Fritz Eckhardt. Was accompanied throughout by some 10,000 extras.
The idea for a film adaptation of this opera piece came from the artistic director and dramaturg of the Pan film, Louis Mink.
Music
The original compiled for the film instrumental version of the Strauss opera processed Otto Singer and Carl Alwin. They inserted into the score an even older Strauss- pieces and a newly composed march.
Camera
For the camera shots were engaged with Hans Theyer, Ludwig Schaschek and Hans Androschin three time very well known and experienced cameramen.
Equipment
The numerous and elaborate Rococo costumes by the Wiener Werkstätte decorative art Ges.mbH and the wigs of Ludwig Rudolf.
Others
After the restoration of the film and the reconstruction of the final film by the Austrian Film Archive of the film for a TV recording by ZDF and Arte on 6 September 2006 at the site of his first performance, the Semper Opera House in Dresden, again listed. The musical accompaniment took over the Staatskapelle Dresden, Conductor Frank Strobel was.