MELODY OF THE WORLD (1929)Ivan Koval-Samborsky, Renée Stobrawa & Grace Chiang|Short|B&W|Classic film

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Melody of the World (German: Melodie der Welt) is a 1929 German film directed by Walter Ruttmann. It is also known as World Melody. The film is structured like a symphony and consists of documentary footage from all over the world, contrasted and juxtaposed to show a number of human activities as they take form in different cultures. There are also staged scenes with actors.

The film was produced by Tonbild-Syndikat AG as an assignment from Hapag. It has an original score by Wolfgang Zeller. It was advertised as Germany's first feature-length sound film.

Synopsis

An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.

Cast & Crew

Ivan Koval-Samborskij as sailor
Renée Stobrawa as sailor's wife
Grace Chiang as Japanese woman
O. Idris as Malayan temple dancer
Wilhelm Cuno as general director of Hapag

Directed by: Walter Ruttmann
Written by: Walter Ruttmann
Produced by: Guido Bagier, Heinrich Mutzenbecher
Cinematography: Reimar Kuntze, Wilhelm Lehne, Rudolph Rathmann, Paul Holzki
Edited by: Walter Ruttmann, Erna Hölzel
Music by: Wolfgang Zeller
Release Dates: 27 July 1929, 10 May 1930
Running Time: 48 minutes
Country: Germany
Language: German