Let There Be Light (1917 film) explained

Let There Be Light
Director:Richard Oswald
Producer:Richard Oswald
Cinematography:Max Fassbender
Studio:Richard-Oswald-Produktion
Country:Germany

Let There Be Light (German: '''Es werde Licht!''') is a 1917 German silent drama film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Bernd Aldor, Hugo Flink and Nelly Lagarst.[1] It was followed by three sequels. The film was a protest against Germany's anti-abortion law,[2] and also touched on the dangers of syphilis.[3] It is a lost film.

The film's sets were designed by the art director August Rinaldi. Manfred Noa was employed as an artistic consultant.

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Notes and References

  1. Kreimeier p. 44
  2. Book: The Many Faces of Weimar Cinema: Rediscovering Germany's Filmic Legacy. 9781571134295. Rogowski. Christian. 2010.
  3. 10.1111/1468-0424.12381. 2018. Linge. Ina. Gender & History. 30. 3. 595–610. 30546198. 6282845.