Undine (1916 Film)

Undine is a 1916 silent movie featuring Undine played by Ida Schnall, and various other water nymphs.

Plot
The seas are ruled over by Queen Unda, mistress of nymphs, sylphs and mermaids. Because the fisherman has taken the fish without the blessing of Neptune, his daughter Berthelda, is stolen by the mermaids and is sent to roam in the Enchanted Forest.

Undine is sent to the shore near the fisherman's cottage, to atone for her mother's sins. Undine's mother had fallen for a mortal huntsman, but after he died Undine's motherwas also robbed of her life. Undine is found by the fisherman and his wife after their child Berthelda had gone missing and raised Undine as their own child.

Fifteen years pass. Berthelda had been found by Duke and Duchess and adopted by them. A brave knight Huldbrand is attempting to court Berthelda. He is sent to the Enchanted Forest to test his love. Huldbrand finds Undine and they fall in love from the first sight. They are immediately married by a priest. Huldbrand returns to the castle with Undine and their marriage is celebrated. A messenger from Unda arrives, and inform Undine that her earthly mission is now fulfilled and must retun to the waters. Huldbrand and Berthelda reconcile their relationship.

Links

 * Undine page on IMDB
 * Undine page on Wikipedia