Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
A desperate farmer torn between love for his wife and temptation from a seductive city woman must choose between passion and loyalty in F.W. Murnau’s haunting silent drama.
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A definitive restoration of F.W. Murnau’s 1927 silent film 'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans' premiered at the 40th edition of Italy’s Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival. The event took place in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore, where approximately 7,000 attendees watched the film accompanied by a live orchestra from the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. The new score was performed alongside the restored classic, marking a significant moment in film preservation and celebration. The festival, known for showcasing restored and rare cinematic works, opened with this iconic piece of early cinema. The live orchestral performance enhanced the experience, emphasizing the film’s historical and artistic value. 'Sunrise' remains a landmark in silent film, and its presentation at the festival highlights ongoing efforts to preserve and revitalize classic cinema for modern audiences.
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25 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Ralph Sipperly
as The Barber
Jane Winton
as The Manicure Girl
Arthur Housman
as The Obtrusive Gentleman
Eddie Boland
as The Obliging Gentleman
Herman Bing
as Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
as Dance Hall Manager (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
as Manager of Hair Salon (uncredited)
Vondell Darr
as (uncredited)
Sally Eilers
as Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Gibson Gowland
as Angry Driver (uncredited)
Thomas Jefferson
as Old Seaman (uncredited)
George O Brien
as The Man (Anses)
Supporting cast
13Janet Gaynor
as The Wife (Indre)
Margaret Livingston
as The Woman from the City
Bodil Rosing
as The Maid
Clarence Wilson
as Money Lender (uncredited)
J Farrell Macdonald
as The Photographer
Bob Kortman
as Villager (uncredited)
F W Murnau
as Dancer (uncredited)
Barry Norton
as Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)
Robert Parrish
as Boy (uncredited)
Sally Phipps
as Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)
Harry Semels
as Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)
Phillips Smalley
as Head Waiter (uncredited)
Leo White
as Barber (uncredited)
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