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Helena 2.Teil: Der Untergang Trojas (Original)

1924

Alternative Titles

Helen of Troy (Alternative), Helena, Der Untergang Trojas II Die Zerstörung Trojas (Alternative), Helena Der Untergang Trojas (Alternative), Helena - Der Untergang Von Troja (Alternative)

BFI identifier

35927

For further information on how to access the film and associated materials, check the Notes on the Print under the Technical tab.

Synopsis

Part two of a film released in two parts. The story tells of the events which lead up to the siege of Troy by Menelaus, husband of Helen, to avenge her abduction by Paris. (Synopsis)


Production Country: Germany
Production Company: Bavaria-Film
BFI Category: Fiction
Source: N/A

Cast

Rudolph Meinard Tersites
Edy Darclea Helena
Vladimir Gaidarov Paris
Carlo Aldini Achilles
Carl de Vogt Hektor
Hanna Ralph Andromache
Albert Bassermann Aisakos
Fritz Ulmer Menelaos
Karl Wustenhagen Agamemnon
Karel Lamac Patroklos
Otto Kronburger Ulises
Ferdinand Martini Agelaos
Adele Sandrock Hekabe
Albert Steinrück Priamos

Credits

Director: Manfred Noa
Production Company: Bavaria-Film
Producer: Erich Wagowski 
Screenplay: Hans Kyser
Author of the Original Work: Homer
Photography: Gustave PreissEwald Daub
Art Director: Otto VölckersPeter Rochelsberg. Berthold Rungers

Film Technical Information

Original Length: N/A
Length of BFI Viewing Print: 829 ft
Support: Viewable
Black and White
Format: 35 mm

Comments on the print:

Only a small part of this German epic survives in the BFI. It has been discussed at length elsewhere so will not be receiving analysis here.