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The Passion Play of Oberammergau

1898-02-19
1
en 22m
DramaHistory
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.

Director

Henry C. Vincent

Producer

Albert G. Eaves

Producer

Thomas A. Edison

Producer

Richard Hollaman

Cinematography

William C. Paley

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Edison Studios