The Life of Beethoven(1927)
Das Leben des Beethoven
The Life of Beethoven Synopsis
Filmed in Austria for the hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death, this 1927 silent film tells the story of the German genius' eventful emotional life. Presented in a restored version and with rearranged music, a biopic to be savored with ears wide open.
The Life of Beethoven (1927) is a drama film directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein, released on February 18, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Fritz Kortner, Lilian Gray, Dely Drexler and Heinz Altringen. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Hans Otto Löwenstein
- Writers:
- Emil Kolberg
- Cinematographer:
- Viktor Gluck
- Production:
- Allianz-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Life of Beethoven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fritz Kortner
as Ludwig van Beethoven
- Lilian Gray
Lilian Gray
as Giulietta Guiccardi
- Dely Drexler
Dely Drexler
as Therese von Brunswick
- Heinz Altringen
Heinz Altringen
- Willy Schmieder
Willy Schmieder
as Fürst Lichnowsky
- Ernst Baumeister
Ernst Baumeister
as Joseph Haydn
Key crew
Directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein, written by Emil Kolberg.
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The Life of Beethoven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Life of Beethoven – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Life of Beethoven?
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The main cast of The Life of Beethoven (1927) includes Fritz Kortner, Lilian Gray, Dely Drexler, Heinz Altringen and Willy Schmieder. The film was directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of Beethoven released?
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The Life of Beethoven was released on February 18, 1927 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Life of Beethoven worth watching?
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The Life of Beethoven (1927) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.