The Death of the Duke D'Enghien
"1909 film directed by Albert Capellani"
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About this film
1909 film directed by Albert Capellani.
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About the production
Themes & topics
Historical background
Contemporary records classify The Death of the Duke D'Enghien (1909) as 1909 film directed by albert capellani, placing it within the earliest years of projected motion pictures.
Why this film matters
The Death of the Duke D'Enghien (1909) helps trace genre evolution, performer careers, and the material conditions of silent exhibition.
Making of
Production details for The Death of the Duke D'Enghien (1909) are drawn from archival listings and reference sources; surviving materials vary by title.
What critics said
Trade and revival screenings have kept The Death of the Duke D'Enghien (1909) on the map for collectors and scholars rather than mass first-run promotion.
Did you know?
- 1909 film directed by Albert Capellani
Visual style
Visual style for The Death of the Duke D'Enghien reflects silent-era camera and lighting practice documented in surviving prints or stills.
Music
As a silent work, The Death of the Duke D'Enghien was originally shown with live or recorded accompaniment chosen by the exhibitor.
What audiences thought
The Death of the Duke D'Enghien (1909) reached whatever regional audiences its distributor could access; later interest comes mainly from repertory and online preservation.
Film restoration
A copy or excerpt is available via Internet Archive.
Where to watch
- Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/silent-the-death-of-the-duke-denghien
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK4eQkAU2cM