Luther (1928 movie) facts for kids

The movie Luther is a 1928 movie about the life of Martin Luther. He was a very important person who started the Protestant Reformation.

This silent movie did not have spoken words. Instead, it used music and written text on screen to tell the story. Eugen Klöpfer played the role of Martin Luther. Theodor Loos played Philipp Melanchthon, who was a close friend of Luther.

About Martin Luther and the Reformation

Who was Martin Luther?

Martin Luther was a German monk and professor. He lived a long time ago, in the 1500s. He became famous for questioning some of the practices of the powerful Catholic Church. He believed that people should be able to read the Bible for themselves. He also thought that faith, not good deeds, was the most important thing for salvation.

What was the Reformation?

The Reformation was a huge religious movement. It began in the 16th century, largely because of Martin Luther's ideas. People started to challenge the authority of the Pope and the Church. This led to the creation of new Christian churches, which are now known as Protestant churches. The movie Luther shows some of the key moments in his life and this important time in history.

Cast of Characters

Many actors helped bring this historical story to life. Here are some of the main people in the movie:

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