Chronicles of the Gray House explained

Chronicles of the Gray House should not be confused with The Grey House.

Chronicles of the Gray House
Director:Arthur von Gerlach
Producer:Erich Pommer
Screenplay:Thea von Harbou
Based On:A Chapter in the History of Grieshuus by Theodor Storm
Starring:Paul Hartmann
Rudolf Forster
Lil Dagover
Music:Gottfried Huppertz
Cinematography:Fritz Arno Wagner
Carl Drews
Erich Nitzschmann
Studio:UFA
Distributor:UFA
Runtime:109 minutes
Country:Germany
Language:Silent
German intertitles

Chronicles of the Gray House is a 1925 German silent historical drama film directed by Arthur von Gerlach and starring Paul Hartmann, Rudolf Forster and Lil Dagover.

It is also known as At the Grey House. The narrative is set in the 17th century and follows the intrigues when the son of a feudal landowner falls in love with the daughter of one of the serfs, causing his younger brother to see an opportunity for himself. The screenplay by Thea von Harbou is based on Theodor Storm's novella A Chapter in the History of Grieshuus.[1]

Erich Pommer produced the film for Universum Film AG. Principal photography took place from May 1923 to November 1924 around the Lüneburg Heath and Neubabelsberg. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Herlth and Walter Röhrig.[2] The premiere took place in Berlin on 11 February 1925.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zur Chronik von Grieshuus. German. Filmportal.de. Deutsches Filminstitut. 18 April 2015.
  2. Bock & Bergfelder p.194