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The Life of Beethoven (1927): Cast

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The Life of Beethoven is a 1927 drama directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein, starring Fritz Kortner as Ludwig van Beethoven, Willy Schmieder and Dely Drexler. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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The Life of Beethoven (1927) movie poster
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Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Life of Beethoven About?

The premise of The Life of Beethoven without spoilers.

Shot in Austria to mark the centenary of Beethoven’s death, this 1927 silent biopic follows the German composer’s turbulent emotional life. The restored edition features newly arranged music, offering a vivid, immersive portrait of the legendary figure for modern audiences.

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Cast & crew

The Life of Beethoven Cast & Characters

Fritz Kortner leads the cast as Ludwig van Beethoven, with Willy Schmieder as Fürst Lichnowsky and Dely Drexler as Therese von Brunswick. Directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein; 6 actors are credited in all.

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The Life of Beethoven FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Life of Beethoven, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Life of Beethoven?

The Life of Beethoven runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was The Life of Beethoven released?

The Life of Beethoven was released on February 18, 1927.

Who directed The Life of Beethoven?

The Life of Beethoven was directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein.

Who is in the cast of The Life of Beethoven?

The Life of Beethoven stars Fritz Kortner as Ludwig van Beethoven, Willy Schmieder as Fürst Lichnowsky and Dely Drexler as Therese von Brunswick, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Life of Beethoven have a post-credit scene?

No. The Life of Beethoven has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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