Superstition

Story

Synopsis

In a circus, visitor who has just fallen for the “gypsy” dancer Militza is stabbed by a jealous clown, Bajazzo. Militza escapes to the country village of Marienhagen, finding shelter in the house of a local Catholic priest. The priest also falls for Militza. When he is subsequently struck dead by a bolt of lightning one evening during Mass, his mother blames Militza and has her cast out of the village. Militza joins a theatrical troupe whose married leader is disappointed with the general lack of artistic talent and begs Militza to leave with him. Militza refuses, and instead flees on her own. Onboard a ship, she is surprised to encounter the leader of the troupe again. The ship sinks, he dies. She is rescued by a nobleman who takes her to his country estate. Here she finds peace and true love. When the dead priest’s vengeful mother learns that Militza is alive, she kindles fear and superstition among the villagers, who stone Militza to death.

Director

Georg Jacoby

Writers

Willi Wolff, Georg Jacoby

Language

English

Country

Germany

Release date

10 October 1919

Ensemble

Cast

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  Ellen Richter

  Militza

• Peggy Longard

• Johannes Müller

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  Frida Richard

  The priest's mother

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  Victor Janson

  Bajazzo, Clown

• Frieda Richter