The Strange Bird(1911)
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A Love Tragedy in the Spreewald
The Strange Bird Synopsis
The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome.
The Strange Bird (1911) is a drama and romance film directed by Urban Gad, released on November 3, 1911 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Asta Nielsen, Hans Mierendorff, Louis Ralph and Carl Clewing. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Urban Gad
- Writers:
- Urban Gad
- Cinematographer:
- Guido Seeber
- Production:
- Projektions-AG Union, Deutsche Bioscope
- Status:
- Released
The Strange Bird Cast & Crew
Main cast
Asta Nielsen
as Miss May Wolton
Hans Mierendorff
as Sir Arthur Wolton
Louis Ralph
as Herbert Bruce
Carl Clewing
as Max
- Eugenie Werner
Eugenie Werner
as Miss Hobbs
- Frau Karsten
Frau Karsten
as Grete
- Hanns Kräly
Hanns Kräly
- Agda Nilsson
Agda Nilsson
Key crew
Directed by Urban Gad, written by Urban Gad.
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The Strange Bird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Strange Bird – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strange Bird online?
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Who stars in The Strange Bird?
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The main cast of The Strange Bird (1911) includes Asta Nielsen, Hans Mierendorff, Louis Ralph, Carl Clewing and Eugenie Werner. The film was directed by Urban Gad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Bird released?
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The Strange Bird was released on November 3, 1911 and runs for 45m.
Is The Strange Bird worth watching?
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The Strange Bird (1911) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.