# Flesh and the Devil

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A 1926 American silent romantic drama film, starring Greta Garbo and John Gilbert, based on the novel The Undying Past by Hermann Sudermann. This film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Cast and Crew :
| Cast ||
| Role | Actor |
| | Greta Garbo |
| | John Gilbert |
| | Lars Hanson |
| | Barbara Kent |
| | Eugenie Besserer |
| | George Fawcett |
| | Marc McDermott |
| | Rolfe Sedan |
| | William Orlamond |
| | Marcelle Corday |
| Crew ||
| Production company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributor | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Netflix |
| Director | Clarence Brown (d. 1987) |
| Producer | Irving Thalberg (d. 1936) |
| Screenwriter | Benjamin Glazer (d. 1956) |
| Cinematographer | William H. Daniels (d. 1970) |
| Production designer | Cedric Gibbons |
| Based on available information, the latest crew member that is relevant to international copyright laws died in 1987, meaning that this film may be in the public domain in countries and jurisdictions with 36 years p.m.a. or less, as well as in the United States. ||
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TRADEMARK
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents JOHN GILBERT IN CLARENCE BROWN'S PRODUCTION OF FLESH AND THE DEVIL WITH GRETA GARBO & LARS HANSON
| COPYRIGHT MCMXXVI in U.S.A. by METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UNDER INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF BUENOS AIRES PASSED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW | ARS GRATIA ARTIS A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer PICTURE | CONTROLLED BY LOEWS INCORPORATED |
SCREEN PLAY BY BENJAMIN F. GLAZER
FROM THE NOVEL "THE UNDYING PAST" by HERMANN SUDERMANN
TITLES BY MARIAN AINSLEE
SETTINGS BY CEDRIC GIBBONS & FREDERIC HOPE
WARDROBE BY ANDRÉ-ANI
| PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM DANIELS | FILM EDITOR LLOYD NOSLER |
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CHARLES DORIAN
Directed by CLARENCE BROWN
CAST
Es sehen Die Reiter Zum Tore hinaus
"Raus mit Euch … Schweinhunde!"
"Out all night again!"
"He'll catch Himmelherrgottheiland­teufeldonnerwetter!"
Husaren! Heraus!
"Ulrich von Eltz!"
"Leo von Harden!"
"LEO VON HARDEN!"
"He is ill, Sir."
"We'll see about that later! Fall out!"
"He did his best to turn out, Sir … he even dressed.…"
"What's the matter with you?"
"You'd better stay and nurse him."
"Report yourselves under arrest!"
"Never mind, Ulrich … think of next week! Furlough … home … champagne … sleep!"
"Schwarzburgsonderhausen … Schwarzburgrudolstadt … Lippedetmoldt-Hanneveranderlein!… Blankenburgamharz!"
"Leo … my dear son!
"Little sister … how you're grown!"
"You may kiss my hand, Herr Baron."
"I'll eat you in two small bites!"
"She must be one of the guests arriving for the ball at Stoltenhof."
"There's our 'Isle of Friendship,' Leo."
"Leo, have I offended you?"
"That's only Schmitz Island. Why do you call it 'The Isle of Friendship?'"
"When we were boys, and Hertha was a little girl.…"
"By this rite of blood we are united … in riches and in poverty … in love and in sorrow … in life and in death.…"
"… in undying friendship … forever … and ever!"
"Foolishness! You might have got blood-poisoning!"
"I'm going to the ball tonight, too."
"I'm almost as tall as you."
"It's mean of you to treat me as if I were a baby."
"How old are you?"
"I am sixteen."
"Well … almost sixteen."
Halewitz Castle … Leo's ancestral home.…
"See you at the ball tonight!"
Willkomen
"Beloved young master, your humble retainers have humbly gathered to bid you a humble welcome. Since feudal times your humble retainers have humbly tried.…"
The ball at Stoltenhof opened the social season.…
"Good evening, Pastor Voss.…"
"I christened these boys separately … but since then I've never seen them apart!"
"I've had enough! I just looked at a girl and she was twins!"
"Fraulein Hertha, may I have this dance?"
"Leo, I've saved the first dance for you."
"Who … are … you?"
"What does it matter?"
"I'm going to see you again … often."
"Perhaps.…"
"You are … very beautiful."
"You are … very young."
"You know … when you blow out the match … that's an invitation to kiss you…?"
The tragic, unquestioning … amusing love of youth. No one had ever loved before … Leo was sure of it.
"One more day, Leo. How can I let you go?"
"In five months my service expires … then we shall be together always."
"So that you may not forget me."
"Forget you? Not while I live … not if I die!"
"This is Count Rhaden … my husband."
"Leo von Harden … at your service."
"Leo … my only excuse is … I love you!"
"My seconds will call upon you in the morning."
"No scandal must touch my name! A dispute at cards will serve as my excuse for killing you!"
"Leo, this is insane … you can't shoot each other over a few hasty words in a game of cards!"
"Leo … if we should be seen together.…"
"I had to see you again … and we'll never meet anyone here who knows us."
"How long shall you be gone?"
"The military court advised me to enlist in the African service for five years.…"
"Five years … without you."
"Take me with you, Leo."
"I know it's impossible … but I'm afraid to face those lonely years."
"When you come back, Leo.… I'll be waiting."
"Good evening … Leo."
"Good evening … Pastor."
"All because of an angry word at cards.…"
"Felecitas von Rhaden is now a widow … alone … unprotected … and I am responsible.…"
"Go to see her. Help her and console her."
"You would have gone away without bidding me goodbye!"
"I am here on behalf of my dearest friend … Leo von Harden."
"Is there anything I can do … to lighten your grief…?"
"If you should ever need anyone to advise you … to help you.…"
"Forgive me for mentioning it … I don't know your circumstances … but if ever you should need money.…"
"… I am rich … and my purse is Leo's."
"You are very kind. It is good to know … that in case of need … there is someone to befriend me."
Mein gelieblest Leo:— Deine Verbannung nach S. W. Afrika ist zu Ende. Dein Ab- schied, den S. Majestät perfektlich befürwortet fort, ist bewilligt wurden. Meine DreiJarhigen Bemühungen waren deneweg endlich erfolgreich. Reise sofort ab. Dein getreuer Freund, Ulrich.
My beloved Leo— Your exile in S. W. Africa is over at last. You have been released from the Colonial Army through His Majesty's intervention. My three years of effort have happily been rewarded. Come home at once. Your affectionate friend, Ulrich.
FELICITAS
"… and you haven't told mother I'm coming?"
"Welcome home, Herr von Harden."
"Leo, let me present you to … my wife."
"I didn't write you … I wanted you to meet Felicitas … before I told you …"
"… she has freely forgiven you for that tragic duel.…"
"When you know Felicitas better, you will love her, too."
"Herr von Harden is undoubtedly weary. We'll drive him home, Ulrich."
"Countess Eltz is very kind.…"
"I think I would rather greet my mother … alone."
"Two more years, and our Leo will come back to us."
"It would make me very happy if you and Leo were to fall in love and marry."
"I shall never marry. I shall go into a convent."
"Wasn't that little Hertha?"
"She came to live with me the day Ulrich married."
"Why did she run away?"
"She is a young lady now … and she wasn't dressed."
"… you'll find everything the same … nothing changes here."
"… nothing changes.…"
"Come into the garden, dear … your brother wants to talk with Leo."
"Leo, is it so difficult for you to meet von Rhaden's widow?"
"If Felicitas can forget that tragic duel for my sake … can't you forget it, too?"
"I know how much you care for him, Leo … but you are right … you must give up his friendship."
"Because … you still love her!"
"My boy, when the devil cannot reach up through the spirit … he creates a woman beautiful enough to reach us through the flesh."
"Once before that woman led you into temptation … and you sinned.…"
"Aren't you afraid of what she may do to you a second time?"
"Yes, Pastor … I am afraid."
"Promise me you'll never see her again."
"I promise … nothing!"
Zeit zwei Wochen bist du nun schon zu- rück und bist uns absictlich aus dem Wege ge- gangen. Ich muss mit dir über ihn sprechen. Je- den Morgen solange des Nebel über dem Fluss hängt werde ich dich auf der Freundscafts Insel warten.
Felicitas.
Leo, You have been home two weeks and have cruelly avoided us. Ulrich is ill and heart- broken. I must talk with you about him. Every morning while the mists are on the river I shall wait for you at the Isle of Friendship.
Felicitas.
"You wished to see me?"
"And you have not wished to see me … Leo?"
"Don't judge me, Leo … you left me all alone … and Ulrich was so kind."
"That's all over now, Felicitas … and forgotten."
"Not forgotten … you still wear my ring."
"Leo … why do we pretend? I love you … and you love me.…"
"But I can endure the pain of seeing you day by day … if it will make Ulrich happy."
"Leo … you must come back to him … you must! He needs you!"
"Come today, Leo."
"Leo … you have forgiven us?"
"This will be a happy surprise for Felicitas."
"I am glad you have come. Ulrich has missed you greatly."
"To our … undying friendship! And may nothing ever separate us three again."
Text:
"Du sollst deinen Nächsten lieben wie dich selbst."
Lukäs, X. 27.
Text:
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
Luke, X. 27.
"The text of my sermon this morning will be.…"
"My sermon this morning will be: 'David hath done evil in my sight, and his deed stinks before Heaven!'"
"For David hath seduced Uriah's wife!"
"And David hath slain Uriah … so that the woman might tarry with him!"
"And I found David not repenting in sackcloth and ashes…!"
"… but flaunting his sin in public places … and on his right hand was Uriah's wife!"
"Yea, David, thou hast broken the Lord's holy commandement…!"
"… and a fire from Heaven shall consume thee…!"
"… thee and that woman who sits in sin by thy side!"
"Jesus, Bread of Life … grant that we come to this, Thy table, not in vain … nor to the injury of our souls."
Friede sei mit [Euch!]
"I've said a thousand times that I hate to have people messing about my desk!"
"Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"
"Ever since you've been home you've acted like a surly old bear!"
"But I, for one, am not going to put up with it any longer!"
"You haven't been over since Ulrich went to Munich. Why?"
"There was no reason to come … with Ulrich away."
"I tried to stay away … I fought … I prayed … I lied to myself.…"
"But in the end, I had to see you."
"Don't cry, please … you know I can't bear to see you cry."
"But I must talk with you, Leo … or I can't go on!"
"Not here … not alone."
"Leo, if you stay away from me, I can't go on with Ulrich."
"You shall go on!"
"You'll have to carry me back."
"Felicitas … why do you make it so difficult for us?"
"We must be honest with Ulrich … and I am afraid of myself … and of you."
"But are we honest with Ulrich now … when we love each other?"
"And we came together again only for Ulrich's happiness!"
"And now look at us!"
"This is the end, Felicitas! I can blow out my brains or run away!"
"If you die, I'll die with you! I'll never be parted from you again!"
"But why not go away? Isn't it only false happiness we're giving Ulrich now?"
"… at least we wouldn't be hypocrites.…"
"But can you face ruin… disgrace?"
"I can face anything … with you!"
"We'll go tonight, Felicitas!"
"Watch for him. When he comes … bring him up here."
"The master has come home!"
"Show him up here. Be very quiet."
"You aren't dressed or packed?"
"You're not going?"
"Leo … I love you … love you! But I'm not brave enough to leave all this. We needn't run away …"
"You mean … stay here … in Ulrich's house … faithless to him?"
"But … if we love each other…?"
"What are you doing here?"
"He's mad … mad! He broke in here … and when I wouldn't go away with him … he.…"
"She's telling the truth … the truth! Shoot me down!"
"We'll meet in the morning, when you can defend yourself."
"Where?"
"On the 'Isle of Friendship,' Leo."
"Leo and Ulrich have gone to kill each other! And you are the only one who can stop them!"
"I … what can I do?"
"You can tell the truth!"
"You must stop them for your own sake! Can you have this on your soul?"
"Isn't there anything … anything … I can say … to make you understand?"
"Father in Heaven … you must hear me…!"
"… Father … Leo and Ulrich … their friendship … so sacred.…"
"Father … I love Leo … and I am helpless … helpless.…"
"… if Leo dies, Ulrich will be lost! Father in Heaven, hear my prayers … open her eyes!"
"I shall count three. After that we fire at will."
"Leo, defend yourself. I shall shoot to kill."
"Leo, everything is suddenly clear to me … as if a veil had lifted.…"
"I know … I felt it too…"
"… I understand now … the duel with Rhaden … Felicitas … you! I understand!"
"Ulrich … my friend … my friend!"
The End
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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1929.
The longest-living author of this work died in 1987, so this work is in the public domain in countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 36 years or less. This work may be in the public domain in countries and areas with longer native copyright terms that apply the rule of the shorter term to foreign works.
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