Faust, an aged philosopher and magician who has grown weary of life and has sought in vain for the secret of eternal youth, decides, after a night's long vigil, to call forth from the realms of darkness the evil one to aid him. Mephistopheles appears and offers him his services in return for Faust's soul. The aged philosopher refuses to accept until the devil shows him a vision of Marguerite in all her maiden simplicity and beauty. Faust agrees to accept the compact providing Mephistopheles will give him youth, wealth and love.
Stars: William Sorelle
Crew: Edwin S. Porter (Director), Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Theatre Play)
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Studio: Edison Studios
Runtime: 10 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 24, 1909
IMDb: 10
Keywords:silent film, faustian pact
