Leaves From Satan's Book (1919)

  
Format:  Leaves From Satan's Book DVD 
 
 
Carl Theodor Dreyer ("La Passion de Jeanne D'Arc") won acclaim for this groundbreaking silent film in which Satan's evil activities are chronicled through the ages. Follow the Devil as he's banished from Heaven and works his black magic during such historical events as the Spanish Inquisition, the French Revolution and the Russo-Finnish War of 1918. Helge Nissen stars. 121 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Dolby Digital stereo music score. Silent with music score.
 
SKU: D73632
$22.49
Regularly $24.99
Category:
Silents
Director:
Carl Th. Dreyer
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Helge Nissen, Halvard Hoff, Jacob Texiere, Ebon Strandin, Erling Hansson, Hermansen , Weigel , Gylche , Wilhelm Jensen, Hallander Hellemann, Johannes Meyer, Emil Helsengreen
 

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