Motion Picture Classic (1923, 1924, 1926)

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Goethe's immortal tragedy, "Faust," has finally been visualized on the screen and its American premiere, which takes place in October, will be anxiously awaited by picturegoers who worship art in the movies. The Germans have approached the work with deep reverence as well as with characteristic fidelity to detail. The film achieves another fine honor for Ufa in its determination to create something distinctive and noteworthy in celluloid With such dramatic opportunities available in "Faust, ' it was necessary to secure the finest talent. Naturally, Emil Jannings was selected to play Mephisto, a role which should win him further laurels. The eminent actor appears in characteristic poses at the top and at the left, while at the upper right he enacts a scene with Yvette Guilbert, long recognized as one of the most talented actresses in the world. Mme. Guilbert appears as Martha. At the lower right are Gosta Ekman and Camilla Horn as Dieterle and Marguerite Jannings and I FAUST Vis X \ ■HHM Ufa 62