Die Nibelungen (4 Austrian Theatrical Programs)
first edition Softcover
1924 · Vienna
by Lang, Fritz (director)
Vienna: OEFA/ Verlag "Kivur", 1924. First edition. Softcover. vg. Octavos. Each program is unpaginated, folded (4 pages), and measures 8 1/4x 5 3/4". Front covers are photo-illustrated in b/w. These theatrical programs for Fritz Lang's two-part fantasy epic film Die Nibelungen, were issued to coincide with the Austrian premiere in Vienna in 1924. What is most unique about the films' Austrian theatrical release is that for some reason the distributor OEFA decided to split the already two-part film into two further parts. The first film Siegfried is here shown split in half as "Siegfrieds kampf mit dem Drachen" and "Siegfrieds Tod", and the second film, Kriemhilds Rache is split into "König Etzel" and "Der Nibelungen Tod". Each program contains a cast list and a detailed plot synopsis. The programs for each of the Siegfried parts are numbered #1246 and 1247, respectively. Programs light sunned along edges, with a few minor stains. Some pencil markings. In overall vary good condition. Extremelely scarce. *Printed as part of the "Wiener Kino-Bibliothek" (Vienna Film Library) series. (Inventory #: 53238)