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The Life of Beethoven

19271h 11mHans Otto Löwenstein

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Filmed in Austria for the hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death, this 1927 silent film tells the story of the German genius' eventful emotional life. Presented in a restored version and with rearranged music, a biopic to be savored with ears wide open.

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ComposerClassical MusicBiographyPianistLudwig Van Beethoven

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What is The Life of Beethoven (1927) about?

Filmed in Austria for the hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death, this 1927 silent film tells the story of the German genius' eventful emotional life. Presented in a restored version and with rearranged music, a biopic to be savored with ears wide open.

Who stars in The Life of Beethoven?

The Life of Beethoven stars Fritz Kortner (Ludwig van Beethoven), Lilian Gray (Giulietta Guiccardi), Dely Drexler (Therese von Brunswick), Heinz Altringen, Willy Schmieder (Fürst Lichnowsky). The film was directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein.

How long is The Life of Beethoven?

The Life of Beethoven has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1927.

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