Bygone Glory
A street singer manages to work his way up to the position of an opera artist, only to be struck by fate, and return to his life on the street.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Gloria Transita |
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Johan Gildemeijer |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The silent film constructs a drama of contrasts, relying on the visual power of gesture and close-up to chart the protagonist's fall. It explores the chasm between artistic acclaim and obscurity with poignant simplicity.
What lingers after the final frame is a melancholic meditation on the price of talent and the fragility of success, where the image speaks volumes. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Johan Gildemeijer
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In subdued light, with live piano accompaniment or in silence, to fully absorb the era's essence.
🎭 Cast
August Van den Hoeck
Ben Solotti
Henny Schroeder
Henny
Frederick Vogeding
Gaston
Eberhard Erfmann
Baron Villers
Nelly De Heer
Baron Viller's mother
Jacques Cauveren
Operazanger
Jan Feith
Lid van de Muzikale Club
Piet Fuchs
Misdadige vader van Henny
Johan Gildemeijer
Tennisspeler
Irma Lozin
Operazangeres
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