Melody of the World (Melodie der Welt) 95 years old

An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.

Credits

Melody of the World Cast

Name Character
Ivan Koval-Samborsky He was 35, 68 years old when he died as Der Matrose
George Bernard Shaw He was 72, 94 years old when he died as himself
Grace Chiang She was 22, now 117 years old as Die Japanerin
Heinrich Mutzenbecher He was 40, 97 years old when he died as Leiter der Filmexpedition, himself
Renée Stobrawa She was 31, 73 years old when she died as Die Frau
O. Idris as Tempeltänzer
Ivor Montagu He was 24, 80 years old when he died as himself

Melody of the World Crew

Name Department
Reimar Kuntze as Cinematography. He was 29 (49) years old when He died Crew
Wolfgang Zeller as Music. He was 35 (73) years old when He died Sound
Adolf Jansen as Cinematography. Crew
Walter Ruttmann as Director. He was 41 (53) years old when He died Directing
Wolfgang Ruttmann as Writer. Writing
Karl Brodmerkel as Cinematography. He was 33 (74) years old when He died Crew
Paul Holzki as Cinematography. He was 42 (73) years old when He died Crew
Wilhelm Lehne as Camera Operator. Camera
Rudolph Rathmann as Camera Operator. Camera
Melody of the World (95 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, March 12, 1929
  • Runtime: 49 minutes