Melody of the World(1929)
Melodie der Welt
Melody of the World Synopsis
An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
Melody of the World (1929) is a documentary film directed by Walter Ruttmann, released on March 12, 1929 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Ivan Koval-Samborskiy, Renée Stobrawa, Grace Chiang and O. Idris. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Ruttmann
- Writers:
- Wolfgang Ruttmann
- Cinematographer:
- Adolf Jansen
- Production:
- Hamburg-Amerika-Linie (Hapag), Tobis Filmkunst, Hamburg-Amerika-Schiffahrtslinie
- Status:
- Released
Melody of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivan Koval-Samborskiy
as Der Matrose
Renée Stobrawa
as Die Frau
- Grace Chiang
Grace Chiang
as Die Japanerin
- O. Idris
O. Idris
as Tempeltänzer
- Heinrich Mutzenbecher
Heinrich Mutzenbecher
as Leiter der Filmexpedition, himself
- Ivor Montagu
Ivor Montagu
as himself
George Bernard Shaw
as himself
Key crew
Directed by Walter Ruttmann, written by Wolfgang Ruttmann.
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Melody of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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Melody of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Melody of the World online?
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Who stars in Melody of the World?
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The main cast of Melody of the World (1929) includes Ivan Koval-Samborskiy, Renée Stobrawa, Grace Chiang, O. Idris and Heinrich Mutzenbecher. The film was directed by Walter Ruttmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Melody of the World released?
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Melody of the World was released on March 12, 1929 and runs for 49m.
Is Melody of the World worth watching?
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Melody of the World (1929) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.