AM RÜDESHEIMER SCHLOSS STEHT EINE LINDE

GER 1927. Dir: Johannes Guter. ca. 80 min. silent, 35mm

with Marija Leiko, Werner Fuetterer, Alwin Neuß, Vera Schmiterlöw, Carl Walther Meyer, Paul Henckels

“Rheinfilm” based on a popular hit: noble student loves blacksmith’s daughter. They can’t get together because he has to marry someone else. but then…

Exterior shots were taken in Rüdesheim on the Rhine. The film was directed by Latvian director Johannes (Janis) Guter, and one of the main roles is played by Marija Leiko. It was their last work together in Germany.

Indroduction: Anita Uzulniece, Riga

Musical Accompaniment: Marie-Luise Bolte