Name: Ghosts
Genre: drama
Released: 1915
Rating: 4.5

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Introduction of the 1915 silent film adaptation and its origins.

Film Release — 1915 silent drama based on Ibsen play released Location: Cinema
Play Adaptation — Adapted from 1881 play Gengangere Characters: Henrik Ibsen Location: Theater

Details on directors, producers, and technical staff.

Play Adaptation — Adapted from 1881 play Gengangere Characters: Henrik Ibsen Location: Theater
Directorial Work — George Nichols directed the film Location: Studio

Technical roles and working titles of the film.

Production Team — D.W. Griffith produced with technical advisors Location: Studio

Preservation status and historical performance records.

Archive Preservation — Film copies preserved in major archives Location: Library of Congress
Historical Context — Records of 1894 US premiere and preservation Location: Archive

Story Breakdown

Source Material — Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1881 play.
- Original Play — Gengangere premiered in 1881.
- US Premiere — First American performance in 1894.
Production Crew — Key filmmakers and technical staff involved.
- Director — George Nichols led the direction.
- Producer — D.W. Griffith handled production.
Technical Roles — Support staff contributing to film craft.
- Advisors — Erich von Stroheim advised and designed costumes.
- Assistant Director — George Siegmann assisted in direction.
Film Identity — Titles and classification of the work.
- Primary Title — Released as Ghosts.
- Working Title — Also known as The Wreck.
Archive Status — Current preservation locations of the film.
- Library of Congress — Holds a preserved copy.
- Other Archives — Copies at George Eastman Museum and UCLA.
Character Focus — Notable figure mentioned in the text.
- Henrik Ibsen — Playwright credited with supporting role.