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The Ancestress

October 29, 1919 1h 24m 5.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1919. The Ancestress is a drama/horror film. directed by Jakob Fleck. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Liane Haid, Karl Ehmann, and Max Neufeld

Synopsis

The long dead ancestress of a noble family returns to haunt her last two remaining descendants. She can not rest until the entire family line has passed away. When she reappears, the household knows it is an ill omen. The patriarch of the family is old, and without a son. He is eager for his daughter to marry. She has her eye on a handsome young nobleman named Jaromir, but he isn't quite who he appears to be. This may be the opportunity the restless spirit has been waiting for for so long...

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 29, 1919 106 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Austria Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ancestress about?

The long dead ancestress of a noble family returns to haunt her last two remaining descendants. She can not rest until the entire family line has passed away. When she reappears, the household know...

Who directed The Ancestress?

The Ancestress was directed by Jakob Fleck.

How long is The Ancestress?

The Ancestress has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was The Ancestress released?

The Ancestress was released on October 29, 1919 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Ancestress?

The main cast of The Ancestress includes Liane Haid, Karl Ehmann, Max Neufeld, Josef Recht, Eugen Neufeld.