Danse macabre
Originally released in 1922. Danse macabre is a drama/horror film. directed by Dudley Murphy. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adolph Bolm, Ruth Page, and Olin Howland
Synopsis
The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They dance, embrace, and kiss. As the night wears on, exuberant Death, a skeletal figure with a violin, pursues the couple. They try to elude him. Eventually, Love swoons. Youth is powerless to protect her. Is she doomed?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Visual Symphony Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danse macabre about?
The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They d...
Who directed Danse macabre?
Danse macabre was directed by Dudley Murphy.
How long is Danse macabre?
Danse macabre has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Danse macabre released?
Danse macabre was released on March 8, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Danse macabre?
The main cast of Danse macabre includes Adolph Bolm, Ruth Page, Olin Howland.