Lady Windermere's Fan - A 1925 Silent Film Directed by Ernst Lubitsch- 1 Hour 36 minutes- based on Oscar Wilde's 1892 Play

 Lady Windermere's Fan - A 1925 Silent Film Directed by Ernst Lubitsch- 1 Hour 36 minutes- based on Oscar Wilde's 1892 Play

Ernst lubitsch 

Born: January 29, 1892, Berlin, Germany - produces 65 silent films before moving to America

1922 Moves to Hollywood- Warner Pictures Signed him to a three year six picture contract

Died: November 30, 1947, Los Angeles, California, United States

Lubitsch directed two of my favourite movies, Ninotchka and To Be or Not to Be.

The film tells the story of Lady Windermere (McAvoy), a young woman who suspects her husband, Lord Windermere (Bert Lytell), of having an affair with the notorious Mrs. Erlynne (Rich). When Mrs. Erlynne arrives in London, Lady Windermere becomes convinced that her suspicions are true and decides to leave her husband. However, Mrs. Erlynne reveals that she is actually Lady Windermere's mother, and that she has returned to protect her daughter from making the same mistakes she did.

Lubitsch's film is a masterfully crafted adaptation of Wilde's play. He captures the wit and social satire of the original work, while also adding his own touch of visual flair. The film's silent format allows Lubitsch to use expressive gestures and close-ups to great effect, and his use of light and shadow is particularly striking.

The film was a major critical and commercial success. It was praised for its direction, acting, and technical achievements. It was also a box office hit, grossing over $1 million worldwide.

Lubitsch's film is a masterfully crafted adaptation of Wilde's play. He captures the wit and social satire of the original work, while also adding his own touch of visual flair. The film's silent format allows Lubitsch to use expressive gestures and close-ups to great effect, and his use of light and shadow is particularly striking.

Films by German directors are an important part of post World War One German Culture, from the groundbreaking silent classics of the Weimar Republic to the movies of Leni Reisenthal in celebration of Nazi rule, beloved by Goebels, to modern Oscar winners, I am pleased to see German Literature Month XIII now welcomes posts on Films by German Directors

This is a post for German Literature Month XIII 2023 November 1 to December 7

German Literature Month is hosted by Lizzy’s Literary Life

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