Question 1

How did Camilla Horn's small role in Tartuffe launch her career?

Accepted Answer

Camilla Horn served as Lil Dagover's foot double in this film. She was noticed by director F.W. Murnau and cast as the lead in his film Faust (1926).

Question 2

Why are there multiple versions of Tartuffe and which one is lost?

Accepted Answer

Four original negatives were cut: for Germany, France, USA, and export elsewhere. The German version is considered lost.

Question 3

What filming techniques were used for Tartuffe?

Accepted Answer

Filmed February to April 1925, on Agfa and Kodak material, using a Pathé-Industriel camera.

Question 4

Who plays the title character Tartuffe in the film?

Accepted Answer

Emil Jannings plays the character Tartüff.

Question 5

What is the conflict in Tartuffe?

Accepted Answer

A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's play to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets the young man's inheritance.

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