In this eloquent, bittersweet film, a young prince leaves his sheltered life to attend the university and falls in love with a young barmaid. Duty calls, however, and he must accept his crown.…
Silent Film Screening - The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
Running time: 147 mins
This year the Stanford Theatre Foundation presents two silent film operettas. The idea of a silent film based on operetta might seem contrary, but the marriage of film and music during the silent era was a natural extension for both arts, creating extraordinary experience of live entertainment. Only in silent film does the music play such an important role, bringing life and emotion to the film and characters, creating a unique, magical world. The audience is brought into this world as an active participant. - Cynthia Mortensen, The Stanford Theatre FoundationFriday, March 5th at the California Theatre
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
In this eloquent, bittersweet film, a young prince leaves his sheltered life to attend the university and falls in love with a young barmaid. Duty calls, however, and he must accept his crown. Director Lubitsch's unique, elegant expressions of romance, wit and sophistication became known as the famous "Lubitsch touch."
With Dennis James at the Wurlitzer organ.