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The Master of Nuremberg is a 1927 German silent historical comedy film directed by Ludwig Berger and starring Rudolf Rittner, Max Gülstorff and Gustav Fröhlich. It is based on the 1868 opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Richard Wagner. It was considered artistically unsuccessful because of its overly theatrical presentation. It is also known by the alternative title The Meistersinger.
Original Release
09/05/1927
US Release
12/14/1929
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Max Gülstorff | Veit Pogner |
| Maria Matray | Eva Pogner |
| Gustav Fröhlich | Walter von Stolzing |
| Julius Falkenstein | Beckmesser |
| Veit Harlan | David |
| Elsa Wagner | Magdalene |
| Hans Wassmann | Supreme Counsel |
| Hermann Picha | Nightwatch |
| Adele Sandrock | Walther's aunt |
| Paul Henckels | Barber / Frisör |
Directors
Writers
Rudolf Rittner, Ludwig Berger, Robert Liebmann
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Max Gülstorff | Veit Pogner |
| Maria Matray | Eva Pogner |
| Gustav Fröhlich | Walter von Stolzing |
| Julius Falkenstein | Beckmesser |
| Veit Harlan | David |
| Elsa Wagner | Magdalene |
| Hans Wassmann | Supreme Counsel |
| Hermann Picha | Nightwatch |
| Adele Sandrock | Walther's aunt |
| Paul Henckels | Barber / Frisör |
| Rudolf Rittner | Hans Sachs |
