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Melody of the World
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Melody of the World

1929-03-12 · 49 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Walter Ruttmann
Production companies
Hamburg-Amerika-Linie (Hapag), Tobis Filmkunst, Hamburg-Amerika-Schiffahrtslinie
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

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Ivan Koval-SamborskiyIvan Koval-SamborskiyDer Matrose
Renée StobrawaRenée StobrawaDie Frau
Grace ChiangDie Japanerin
O. IdrisTempeltänzer
Heinrich MutzenbecherLeiter der Filmexpedition, himself
Ivor Montaguhimself
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shawhimself

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