The Passion Play of Oberammergau (1898)

The Passion Play of Oberammergau

1898

Drama History

Synopsis

The Passion Play of Oberammergau (1898) presents scenes from the famed Bavarian passion play, dramatizing the final days of Jesus Christ—from his entry into Jerusalem to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Filmed by the Edison Company, it offered late-19th-century audiences a rare cinematic glimpse of the world-renowned Oberammergau tradition.

Credits

Director

Henry C. Vincent

Cast

Frank Gaylor as Judas Iscariot

Frank Russell as Jesus Christ

Fred Strong as Pontius Pilate

Crew

William C. Paley (Cinematography)

Albert G. Eaves (Producer)

Richard Hollaman (Producer)

Thomas A. Edison (Producer)