Quiz Quest – Parsifal Out West

Before seeing Parsifal live in 1905, San Franciscans could watch a silent movie version—produced by whom?

A) Thomas Edison
B) Nikola Tesla
C) George Westinghouse
D) Henry Ford

Answer: A) Thomas Edison

Before Parsifal reached the San Francisco stage, a silent film version produced by Thomas Edison was shown locally—bringing Wagner’s mythical world to the screen even before it reached the opera house.

Visit the North Grand Tier (2nd Floor) to discover more about the history of Parsifal in San Francisco and view the virtual exhibit at the link below.

Virtual Exhibit

Continue your search…test your Parsifal knowledge with the full quiz below
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