The Ancestress(1919)
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The Ancestress Synopsis
The long dead ancestress of a noble family returns to haunt her last two remaining descendants. She can not rest until the entire family line has passed away. When she reappears, the household knows it is an ill omen. The patriarch of the family is old, and without a son. He is eager for his daughter to marry. She has her eye on a handsome young nobleman named Jaromir, but he isn't quite who he appears to be. This may be the opportunity the restless spirit has been waiting for for so long...
The Ancestress (1919) is a drama and horror film directed by Jakob Fleck, released on October 29, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Liane Haid, Karl Ehmann, Max Neufeld and Josef Recht. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jakob Fleck
- Writers:
- Franz Grillparzer, Luise Fleck, Jakob Fleck
- Producers:
- Luise Fleck, Jakob Fleck, Anton Kolm
- Status:
- Released
The Ancestress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liane Haid
as Berta
- Karl Ehmann
Karl Ehmann
as Graf Zdenko von Borotin
Max Neufeld
as Jaromir von Eschen
- Josef Recht
Josef Recht
as Boleslav
- Eugen Neufeld
Eugen Neufeld
as Hauptmann
- Eduard Sekler
Eduard Sekler
as Kastellan
Key crew
Directed by Jakob Fleck, written by Franz Grillparzer, Luise Fleck and Jakob Fleck, produced by Luise Fleck, Jakob Fleck and Anton Kolm.
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The Ancestress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Ancestress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ancestress online?
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Who stars in The Ancestress?
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The main cast of The Ancestress (1919) includes Liane Haid, Karl Ehmann, Max Neufeld, Josef Recht and Eugen Neufeld. The film was directed by Jakob Fleck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ancestress released?
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The Ancestress was released on October 29, 1919 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Ancestress worth watching?
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The Ancestress (1919) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.