The Strange Bird (1911)

A Love Tragedy in the Spreewald

The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. They meet fellow Englishman Bruce, who falls head over heels in love with the beautiful May and plans to make her his wife before their holiday is over. However, there is just one problem: May has only eyes for the young boatman Max. Bruce finds an ally in Max’s girlfriend, Grete, and together they do everything in their power to stop the budding love affair. A war of love with a fatal outcome. (Stumfilm.dk)

• Release Date: 1911-11-03
• Runtime: 0h 45min
• Production Company: Projektions-AG Union
• Production Country: Germany
• Director: Urban Gad