PASSION PLAY ACTORS.
PARADE AFTER SELECTION. clad in. nazi Uniforms. Jewish parts in the 1934 revival of the famous Passion Play will not be affected by Nazi anti-Semitism, according to a statement issued by Dr. Goebbels, whose Department oi Propaganda and National Enlightenment has taken over the direction of the production. It is explained that changes in tho characters will not be necessary, as the events “occurred such a long time ago.” Nevertheless, Herr Hitler’s hand is plainly visible in the election of actors and actresses, at which the Bavarian Minister, Herr Esser, presided. Subsequently, Herr Esser took the salute from the actors, who marched past in Storm Troop uniforms, their appearance being rendered the more incongruous by their long beards and hair grown in preparation for the revival.
Alois Lang was elected to play Christ and Anni Rntz, who recently has been working as a domestic servant in Eng. land, will again represent the Virgin Mary.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 285, 30 October 1933, Page 8
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157PASSION PLAY ACTORS. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 285, 30 October 1933, Page 8
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