The Passion Play of Oberammergau

The Passion Play of Oberammergau (1898) presents scenes from the famed Bavarian passion play, dramatizing the final days of Jesus Christ—from his entry into Jerusalem to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Filmed by the Edison Company, it offered late-19th-century audiences a rare cinematic glimpse of the world-renowned Oberammergau tradition.

Genre:

Drama, History

Duration:

22 min

Cast:

Frank Russell, Frank Gaylor, Fred Strong

Quality:

HD

Director:

Henry C. Vincent

Release:

1898

Country:

United States

Rating:

5.0