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Archduke John (1929)

Archduke John poster
Original title
Erzherzog Johann
Directed by
Max Neufeld
Genre
drama film
Country
Austria
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This silent drama follows Archduke John, a 19th century Habsburg royal. The film shows his life with a focus on his status and the era he lived in.

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What happens

Archduke John (German: Erzherzog Johann) is a 1929 Austrian silent historical drama film directed by Max Neufeld and starring Igo Sym, Xenia Desni and Paul Biensfeldt. It portrays the life of Archduke John of Austria, a nineteenth century member of the Habsburg Dynasty. It was shot at the Schönbrunn Studios in Vienna and on location in Styria. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Ledersteger. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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