The Chronicle of the Grey House (1925)
Stars: Arthur Kraußneck, Paul Hartmann, Lil Dagover, Rudolf Forstern
Director: Arthur von Gerlach
Runtime: 100 minutes
Language: English subtitles -
Source: 2K transfer of a black and white print
Formats: DVD-
Rating: NR
The Chronicle of the Grey House (1925)
Zur Chronik von Grieshuus
Director: Arthur von Gerlach
Cast:
Arthur Kraußneck ... The Old Squire
Paul Hartmann ... Sir Harry
Lil Dagover ... Babbie/Barbara
Rudolf Forster ... Sir Derrick
Gertrude Welcker ... Countess of Orlamonde
Rudolf Rittner ... Old Hubert
Gertrud Arnold ... Old Mattie
Hans Peter ... Sir Rolf
Christian Bummerstaedt ... Christopher
This German silent, starring Paul Hartmann, Arthur Kraußneck and Lil Dagover stands out with great locations, wonderful props and costumes!
The aging Lord of the Moors has planned for his favored younger son Harry to take over as Lord when he passes, yet when Sir Harry falls in love with Babbie, the daughter of a lowly serf his father tells him if he dares to marry below his station he will lose his inheritance! His brother Sir Derrick is only too happy to see Harry removed as an obstacle to him inheriting his father's lands and title. Harry however won't give up on either his love or his inheritance and his determination to fight his brother promises foretells dark tragedy.
100 minutes with a piano score by David Drazin
On DVD
$16.95
On BLU-
$19.95