Ghosts (1915) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Structural breakdown of the 1915 silent film adaptation and its production history.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Historical Context

Introduction of the 1915 silent film adaptation and its origins.

Key Events

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

Creative Team

Details on directors, producers, and technical staff.

Key Events

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

Production Details

Technical roles and working titles of the film.

Key Events

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

Legacy & Archives

Preservation status and historical performance records.

Key Events

• 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.

Directed by

George Nichols, John Emerson

Key Cast

• Henry B. Walthall — Captain Alving / Oswald
• Mary Alden — Helen Alving
• Nigel De Brulier — Pastor Manders
• Juanita Archer — Johanna
• Loretta Blake — Regina