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The Great Light (1920)

Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Emil JanningsEmil JanningsLorenz Ferleitner
  • Photo of Kurt VespermannKurt VespermannFritz Rasmussen
  • Photo of Frida RichardFrida RichardFrau Rasmussen
  • Photo of Margarete SchönMargarete SchönCharlotte Rasmussen
  • Photo of Albert PatryAlbert PatryDr. Sellnitz
  • Photo of Wilhelm DiegelmannWilhelm DiegelmannBurghaber
  • Photo of Hermann BöttcherHermann BöttcherProf. Marquard
  • Photo of Max PohlMax PohlGoldner
  • Photo of Karl RückertKarl RückertGeneral von Schönherr
  • Photo of Hanna RalphHanna Ralph

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