Old Surehand (Bad Segeberg 1965)
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| Title: | Old Surehand |
| Genus: | Outdoor play |
| Original language: | German |
| Author: | Wulf Leisner |
| Literary source: | Karl May : Surehand Trilogy |
| Publishing year: | 1965 |
| Premiere: | July 10, 1965 |
| Place of premiere: | Kalkberg Stadium , Bad Segeberg |
| Director of the premiere | Wulf Leisner |
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The open-air play Old Surehand based on the trilogy of the same name by Karl May was written by Wulf Leisner in 1965 as a play for open-air stages and premiered on July 10, 1965 under his direction in the Kalkberg Stadium in Bad Segeberg as part of the Karl May Festival .
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First picture: The Mistake Canyon
- A gloomy, deeply cut canyon. Narrow rock climbs lead to the bottom of the former river valley. In the distance, two shots were fired in quick succession. Two Indian riders gallop out of the valley floor. They are Apanachka, the chief of the Naiini- Comanches , and a young warrior of the Comanches. They are being followed by Tramps Corner and Dinters. The latter reports to his boss Redy: “We rode a mile out into the prairie to check on the wagon train. On the way back we came across the tracks of two reds . We followed them and surprised the red villains here in the ravine. We got one of them, but the other got away. "Redy:" If that red dog escapes, our plan will go to hell! We must have it! Dead or alive!"
- The tramps intend to lure the emigrants' wagons into the gorge and attack them on a signal. But will the general manage to lead the wagon train here into the canyon ? “Will they be stupid enough to rest in this trap? Nobody shoots until the general gives the signal! We'd better leave the bullets in the barrel. The bloody reds ... take the knives, boys! But nobody is allowed to escape! Do a neat job, boys! And one more thing, you know whoever is secretly putting aside what of the loot is hanging! "
- A rider comes galloping through the entrance to the gorge. It's the general: “Everything is going according to plan, if it weren't for the two Indians ... Scouts? Here in the Comanche region? Then the hatchet is dug up between the Comanches and the Apaches . Then we're all trapped. A couple of guys came over to us, out on the prairie, and wanted to join us. Couldn't get rid of the damn guys. Call themselves western people and make themselves ridiculously important. A couple of city wrecks, two of them look like the circus clowns. But I don't trust these guys, shouldn't be surprised if they track me down. "
- In the background of the gorge a group of horsemen becomes visible. They are the western people Ralph Webster, Joshua Hawley, the fat little Dick Hammerdull and the tall Pitt Holbers. “You wanted to hunt a bear, didn't you? Or have you just tied the bear to us? ”Humorous mutual introduction as kings and emperors of ...
- A rider appears: “What are you doing here in the middle of this damned desert?” “We're going for a little walk, as you can see.” “When you meet someone here in the Wild West , you have to know who they are.” look at me that I'm an officer! Have you ever heard of the famous General Douglas? No? So you are ill versed in the history of war in the United States! This General Douglas is me! ”Challenging skirmish between the two of them. Redy feels offended and rushes at the rider with the knife. The rider calmly awaits the attack. When Redy is standing in front of him with the knife, he hits his chin with full force. Redy stumbles backwards and collapses. Now Redy's comrades pounce on the rider. Before the others present can still intervene, two of the fist blows hit two of the gangsters who diverge on the right and left, the third receives a blow with both fists against the pit of the stomach so that he collapses. The others back away in dismay. The revolvers are drawn. In a silent, imperious gesture from the general, Redy signals the tramps to withdraw.
- Webster to the rider: “We have joined an emigrant train. He's on his way here. If you want, sir, you can join us. ”The general:“ What is this, Mister Webster ?! I'm the scout here and it's up to me to decide who rides with us or not. This is where bullets and tomahawks whistle in the air. Guess one more time, ride home! Don't feel like burying your own corpse here. "
- At the entrance to the gorge, the emigrants can be seen. There are several wagons with women and children. Helmers and his sons escort the wagons on horseback. With cracks of whips and cheering calls, the wagons approach the middle of the gorge. Mutual introduction. Helmers: “Want to relax now! Look for wood and make a fire. ”The rider:“ No experienced scout would choose this place. The trek better stays in the open savannah . In this canyon the wagons are stuck like a mousetrap. We are here in the Comanche region. I came across traces of scouts. That means war between the Comanches and the Apaches. You are all in great danger. I also found traces of white people. You have to hide here in the canyon. This is suspicious. It is said that the vultures are on their way again. The most notorious gang of criminals in the whole west. Let the wagons come together in a circle. In the middle is stored. So the wagons offer us protection against an attack. "
- While the wagons come together to form a wagon castle and the horses are unhitched, a lively and busy bustle ensues. Fires are lit and provisions are brought from the wagons. Different groups are formed. Only the general keeps aloof. Every now and then he looks restlessly up at the rocks. Dick: “Why don't you stay in the east and enjoy your life?” The rider: “In the east? What is there to enjoy? Should I rent an apartment in which no wind can blow and no raindrops can fall? Should I lie in a bed over which there is no clear sky, no stars and no clouds? No, folks, go with the East and its joys! I find the only real joys here in the Wild West and you don't have to pay for them. ”The talk comes to Old Shatterhand , Winnetou , Old Surehand and Old Wabble . Webster: “He actually made me a hunter. He's a weird owl. Long and lean as a skeleton. Everything wobbles about him. That's why it's called Old Wabble. ”As for the Yankee Doodle , they make fun of Old Wabble who suddenly stands next to them.
- Old Wabble: “You guys are damn careless. Burns a fire you can smell twenty miles and scream that you can hear it ten miles away. Where do you want to go? ”To the Bloody Farm and then down to the Pecos . Bought land there. Wabble: “Bloody's new farm is in the Comanche war zone . Today at sunrise the farm should be raided. Old Surehand and I had overheard Comanche scouts. We were on our way to warn the people at Bloody's farm. But we got ambushed. We were taken by surprise and ambushed. I ran away. Resistance was useless. Now I'm free and can help Surehand out. "Webster:" Old Surehand trapped and in danger of death! We have to help people! Here in the West one has to stand up for the other. ”The Westerners join him. The rider wants to come too.
- The rider wants to prove that he can shoot well and fire three shots at a dead branch in the distance. The general forbids that because he knows that then the tramps will break loose. The rider lifts the rifle and fires three shots in quick succession. The branch falls to the ground amid general cheers. At the same moment, shots rang out from all sides like an echo. The tramps are visible at the entrance of the gorge and everywhere on the heights. Led by Redy, they attack the wagon castle. The western people reacted immediately. Using every cover, they have reached the interior of the wagon castle and return fire. During the shooting it becomes clear who the rider is and who the general is in league with.
- Old Wabble: “How did you get here?” Shatterhand: “I want to meet Winnetou, the chief of the Apaches, here in Mistake Canyon. But now Winnetou is also in danger! We have to take action! Get ready, Mister Helmers, and lead the wagon train into the open savannah. You have to get to Bloody's farm as quickly as possible. The rest of us ride west, after the reds! We're going to free Old Surehand! ”They hurry to the horses.
- At the entrance to the gorge, Dinters and Corner become visible. In their midst, they lead Apanatschka, the young chief of the Naiini-Comanches, tied up. Old Wabble: “The red villain can start his own death song right now. It's clear! He's going to get a bullet! ”Old Wabble takes a few steps back and raises the rifle. Shatterhand: "Stop! You won't do that! "Old Wabble:" Don't you know that I am called the Indian killer, Mr. Shatterhand? "Shatterhand:" I know my old brother is a relentless enemy of the red men, he thinks they are thieves, Robbers and murderers. But did he also consider that the red man is only defending his good property and that he is avenging what has been done against him? "He points his rifle at Old Wabble:" Stop! You'd sooner get a bullet before I let a defenseless man be murdered in cold blood! With all due respect for your gray hair, Old Wabble, this is my last word! ”He cuts Apanatschka's bonds with his knife and hugs him.
- Old Wabble is furious about the liberation of Apanachka. Shatterhand: “You have stood at the torture stake before , Old Wabble. You can't forget it so quickly. I want to give you credit for that. "Old Wabble:" You don't have to credit me with anything! There's no room for either of us here, Mr. Shatterhand, not even out in the vast savannah. Just keep on preaching, but Old Wabble is not the little lamb that goes by your ribbon. Old Wabble goes where he finds men. "
- Winnetou, the chief of the Apaches, appears. Old Wabble aims at him. Old Shatterhand, who had followed Wabble, knocked the rifle out of his hand at the last minute and the shot went off in midair. Winnetou: “My brother Charly! The great manitu directed your hand. You saved Winnetou's life for the second time. How happy I am to see my brother Charly again! "
- Winnetou has come to warn his brother Shatterhand and these people. The Comanches have set out to raid the white man's farm by the great rain river. Old Surehand was caught by them, the hatchet is dug up between the Comanches and the Apaches. Shatterhand: “These people have come to peacefully buy land and work on it. You may now move on to the Río Pecos. But may my red brother hear that we have decided to follow the Comanches and free Old Surehand. "Winnetou:" My brother Charly thinks bravely and big. But he should consider: All the warriors of the Comanches are gathered in the valley of the great rainbow. How does my white brother want to free the pale face he calls Old Surehand? "Shatterhand:" I don't know yet. But these men and I, we are ready to risk our lives. "Winnetou:" So Winnetou will be at the side of his white brother! "
- Winnetou: “Let my red brothers hear me. These pale faces are our friends. Winnetou's oath protects them like the sacred smoke of Kalumet . The brave sons of the Apaches will now ride with these pale faces and Winnetou to the valley of the great rain mountain. They will free the white man who the Comanches captured, and the great manitu will give them victory and the souls of many slain enemies. Up, you brave sons of the Apaches, we must have reached the valley of the rain mountain before sunset. "Shatterhand:" Up, people, we will escort you safely to the Río Pecos! Forward! ”The train of wagons sets in motion with the crack of whips. The Westerners flank the wagons on their horses on both sides. While the procession of wagons and riders disappears at the exit of the gorge, Indian drums set in all around in the distance, slowly getting louder and stronger.
Second picture: In the valley of the great rain mountain
- Two Comanche scouts appear on a cliff. You peer into the valley and then wave back. The long train of the Comanches is now visible on the heights and down in the valley. A large number of the Indians are mounted. In their midst rides the Comanche war chief, Big Thunder. While the chief gathers with the oldest warriors, the chief's tent is pitched on a rocky plateau. The prisoners are brought in: they are Old Surehand and the black servant Bob. The prisoners are tied up on horses. While the chief and his oldest warriors walk up to a hill, the Indians have sat down in a large semicircle.
- Big thunder reminds his warriors of the hour when “White Feather” and “Bear Claw” were sent into the eternal hunting grounds by bullets of white murderers: “In this hour the pipe of peace was broken and the hatchet dug up between us and all pale faces on this side and across the great river. Manitu put that pale face (he means Surehand) in our hand, but the other killer, whom the white men call Old Wabble, escaped. ... These killers here have allied themselves with our mortal enemies, the Apaches. The Apaches set out, they broke into the herds of the Comanches and killed many of our warriors. That is why the hatchet is dug up between us and the Apaches! That is why these captured murderers will die at this hour and here in the valley on the great Regenberg on the torture stake. ... May the elders of my warriors meet now to discuss the tortures these murderers are to endure. ”While Big Thunder and the chiefs sit around the fire to deliberate, the prisoners are led to a rock face. They are guarded by a semicircle of warriors with guns.
- Conversation between the two prisoners, Old Surehand and Bob, about their fears and concerns about the torture stake. Surehand asks Bob about the terrible events on the farm where he worked as a servant.
- The consultation is over. The circle of chiefs opens and Big Thunder approaches the prisoners. At that moment a warning call sounds from the entrance to the gorge. Two warriors bring a white man with his hands and feet handcuffed, it's Old Wabble. Old Wabble: “The Comanche chief is a clever and wise warrior. He will hear what Old Wabble has to say and he will give Old Wabble its freedom. If the Big Thunder is wise, Old Shatterhand, Winnetou, and many famous westerners will be in its hands today. ... you are in a trap. A few warriors are enough to catch them. I will show you the way. But I want life and freedom for myself, and I demand that you give Old Shatterhand to me. I have a vengeance against Shatterhand that is relentless. ”The chief agrees. Some warriors take the shackles off Old Wabble.
- The prisoners are brought in and tied to torture stakes. Four warriors draw their bows. At that moment a group of Indian horsemen are chasing into the gorge. They are Apanachka and Indians from the tribe of the Naiini-Comanches. The riders gallop quickly to the middle of the valley, where they restrain their horses. Apanachka is ready to fight, but has made an oath that he must fulfill. He swore it in an hour of death. Pale faces overwhelmed him at Mistake Canyon. Their leader was Old Shatterhand. Apanachka was to die. The murderer of many red men, Old Wabble, claimed his death. Old Shatterhand gave him life and freedom. Apanachka raised his hand in an oath of friendship, his oath is sacred. Old Shatterhand and his friends are under his protection. These men standing there on the torture stake are friends and companions of Old Shatterhand. Apanatschka asks the great chief of the Comanches for their life. The chief is horrified and asks him: “Shall we meet now and expel you from the tribe and from your people? Have you not learned to follow the advice of the elders and the chiefs? ”Apanachka complies.
- The tortures begin. Drums are sounding everywhere. Young warriors shoot their arrows at the prisoners who get stuck close to their bodies in the wood of the posts. Other warriors throw their tomahawks at the prisoners amid shrill shouts. A shot is fired. Old Shatterhand stands high up in the rock and wants to speak to Vupa Umugi: “I am a friend of all red men and I wish peace. Let the great chief of the Comanches hear what Old Shatterhand has to say. "Big thunder:" Old Shatterhand is going to put down his magic rifle. He will be unarmed and sit here between my warriors. ”As Shatterhand approaches the circle of the Reds, Big Thunder has demonstratively put down his rifle and tomahawk. Shatterhand sits down to keep an eye on the Comanches. Shatterhand: “I'll get back on my horse and ride on calmly. But not alone, but with these men who are standing there on the torture stake. ... I am a friend of the red men. I don't want bloodshed. I demand of you the life and freedom of these men who are my companions. Then may we part in peace. "
- Big Thunder pulls out a hidden knife and pounces on Old Shatterhand. But he's on guard. With a quick grip he grabbed his right fist with the knife with his left hand. Then he hits the chief with his right hand on the temple. The chief collapses on his knees, dazed. Shatterhand: “This is treason! You warriors know that your chief took a knife for advice, even though it was determined that we should come without weapons. If you pick up a gun, you will instantly get a bullet! You know that I can shoot incessantly with my rifle! ”The Comanches want to pounce on Shatterhand. Shatterhand tears the sacred medicine from the lance at the chief's tent. He holds it up in his right hand: “You broke your word and wanted to kill me. For that you will suffer double punishment ...! ”Shatterhand utters the war cry of the Apaches. At the same moment the howls of war of the Apaches rang out around the heights. Led by Winnetou, the Apaches have occupied the heights of the basin. At the entrance to the ravine, the Westerners appear and enclose the Comanches with rifles at the ready. Shatterhand: “You have put a great debt on yourself. You and your warriors raided Bloody's farm. The chief of the Comanches will have to answer before the court of the white father in the large wigwam . "
- Big thunder: “The judgment of the pale faces? It was created to spoil the red man! How often have we been betrayed by the pale faces without finding a judge who took pity on our good rights! Your justice is violence, but when we help ourselves with our weapons, you call it robbery and pillage! The white man is the man of honor who is incessantly cheating and stealing from the red, and the red is the thief, the robber! But you speak of faith and piety, of love and goodness. We only get what we need. Meat, powder, and lead where we can find it. We are persecuted and our warriors are killed. If we have gone out now to avenge the deaths of these warriors, who is to blame? Who is the cheated and who is the cheater? Who is the robber and who is the robber? Who is the attacked and who is the enemy? Old Shatterhand has to give me the answer to these questions! "Winnetou replies:" The Big Thunder demands justice and yet acts unjustly itself. We will repay his enmity with kindness, his thirst for blood with sparing, if he now orders his warriors to lay down their arms! ”Big thunder:“ I have to hear the voice of my warriors. The great deliberation may speak. "Shatterhand:" Before that you will loosen the fetters of these men and give them back their weapons. "While Great Thunder enters the circle of the chiefs and the oldest warriors and sits down with them, the prisoners are of theirs Shackles have been released.
- Surehand rushes to Old Shatterhand and shakes his hand: “That was help in dire need! I have always wanted to get to know you, and now that this wish has come true, it has happened that I am ashamed. You saved my life! ”Surehand and Bob thank Shatterhand.
- Surehand: “What coincidence brought you here?” Shatterhand: “We heard that you are in the hands of the Comanches. These western men, who only know your name, decided to risk their lives to set yourself free. They accompanied a train of emigrants. A traitorous scout led the trek into a trap, this villain called himself a general. He had two gaps in his teeth. "Surehand:" He's the one I'm looking for! Daniel Bender! For many years! In all states, in the savannah , in the jungle , in the canyons of the highlands and the gorges of the rocky mountains! I'm after him in the light, fragile canoe and chased him over the deep snowfields of the Missouri plain! He is a demon, a devil, a Satan. He had my family years ago ... but that doesn't belong here: These are things that I don't want to stir up. Where did you meet this Bender? ”Shatterhand:“ In Mistake Canyon. The attack failed. The traitor escaped and joined the tramps. How long ago was that? Less than twenty-four hours. "Surehand:" I will follow his trail and if it should lead to Hell. "
- Result of the consultation: The warrior who surrenders without a fight will never reach the eternal hunting grounds. The brave sons of the Comanches will fight! One will fight for all in God's judgment . Who shall fight for us? The council of elders has appointed Apanachka to fight. The fighting conditions? If Apanatschka is defeated, the Comanches willingly lay down their arms and the pale faces may decide their fate. But if Apanachka wins, the Comanches keep their weapons. But this is not a fight, but everyone receives free deduction. Apanatschka should be able to choose his opponent freely. He chooses Old Surehand because he doesn't want to fight the white and red chiefs of the Mescaleros . Condition: The two opponents are tied together with their hands and the knife is in their right hand. It's about life. Surehand asks Shatterhand: “If I should fall in this duel, follow the general's lead. He destroyed my life and the life of my family. Give him the ball in my name and be sure you have done a good work. ”Surehand and Apanatschka assure each other that they would be brothers and friends if they didn't have to fight each other now.
- Surehand challenges Apanatschka to attack, in close combat he wrests the knife from him. Now the fists speak. Surehand knocks his opponent to the ground. The great chief of the Apaches gives Apanachka back life and honor. He always wants to be his friend and brother.
- What is happening to Vupa Umugi? The chief of the Comanches and his warriors are free. But the Apaches demand their horses. Arrows, bows and knives, even the tomahawks are allowed to keep them. You need them to hunt. They have to hand over the rifles so that peace can finally return. Shatterhand: “It is Manitus will that the red peoples live in peace with one another. Not the pale faces, but the fratricidal struggle destroys the red man. You should keep your weapons. But on one condition: if you are ready to smoke the holy calumet of peace for yourself and your warriors with Winnetou, the great chief of the Apaches ! From this hour on, peace be among the fraternal peoples of the Comanches and the Apaches! "
- With a solemn gesture, Big Thunder takes the pipe of peace from his neck. The medicine man ignites them. Big Donner and Winnetou enter the circle formed by the warriors of the Comanches and the warriors of the Apaches. With a bow, Big Thunder receives the pipe from the medicine man's hands. He solemnly blows the smoke to the ground and in the four directions of the wind. This is followed by two great speeches by chiefs Vupa Umugi and Winnetou to their warriors.
- Warriors lead the shackled Old Wabble into the circle. Shatterhand takes his knife and cuts the bonds of Old Wabbles. Old Wabbles tries to justify his behavior. He snatches the rifle from the hand of the Indian standing next to him and wants to go to his horse. Winnetou stops him: “If my brother Shatterhand gave you back your freedom, he just wanted to show you the disgust that everyone must feel in front of you. We dread touching you with our hand, knife or ball. We leave you to the justice of the great manitu. You will leave in an instant now. If you can still be seen around here after 10 minutes, a strap will be placed around your neck and then around the branch of one of these trees. ”With an evil laugh, Wabble hurries up the rock path and disappears between the rocks. Shatterhand: “He will not escape punishment! Only I don't want to be his judge or his executioner ... ”The chiefs and their warriors leave the scene.
- Instead of saying goodbye to each other, they set out to pursue the bloody murderer: Surehand, Shatterhand, Webster, Dick, Pitt, Winnetou and Apanatschka. He expresses himself regardless of his tribe: “The sons of the Comanches can only hate and destroy, but with you I find love and mildness. The red men win with the tomahawks, but you overcome your enemies with the weapons of forgiveness and reconciliation. Where is it better to be, with hate or with love? I am your brother and I ride with you! ”Surehand hugs Apanatschka. He spurs his horse and gallops, followed by the group of Westerners, Winnetou and Apanatschka, to the exit of the gorge.
Third picture: At the "old mother's mountain"
The almost vegetation-free high plateau is overlooked by a high mountain cone, which the Indians call the "old mother's mountain". Below the mountain is the entrance to a cave that leads into the interior of the mountain.
- An Indian becomes visible on one of the steep paths that lead into the valley floor. He leads his horse carefully by the reins. Three eagle feathers and a precious cloak made of tanned leather identify him as a chief. It's Matto Schahko, the chief of the Osagen . He leads his horse into the shade of some trees and then looks attentively into the distance. When the clatter of horses' hooves comes closer, the chief retreats into the shelter of the trees. At the entrance to the valley a group of riders appears at a fast trot. It's Redy, the General, and the Tramps. You have an appointment with the chief on "Old Mother's Mountain". The general sees the chief. They greet each other. The general reports on scouting a farm that they want to raid together with the Indians.
- Old Wabble rode in exhausted. The general takes Wabble's horse by the reins: “Man, where are you from? And in this state ?! You wanted to ride into the mountains. Has the dream of the big gold bonanza been over yet? "Old Wabble:" Had almost dreamed of forever. The Comanches caught me at the great rain river! But this time I was in good company: Old Shatterhand, Surehand, Winnetou ... the most famous people in the whole west. And all caught. But the fun didn't last long. Those damn villains are free again! Listen: you can have them all! In one fell swoop! You are close behind me! This surehand is on someone's heels. Is as hell eager to blow the guy's life out. They want to look for it now, all together. They are looking for you, General. "
- The three villains Wabble, Redy and Matto Schahko do not agree which crook should now have priority: the capture of the famous western people, the attack on the farm or the departure to the gold mines. Old Wabble wants to lure Shatterhand and his people into an Indian burial cave and lock them up there. Matto Schakho knows that according to Indian custom, they have to lay down their weapons beforehand. Wabble thinks this is an excellent idea that will bring the chief fame and honor. Personal feelings of revenge also play a role: Wabble wants to settle an old bill with Shatterhand, the general being the first to give Surehand the ball.
- A mounted Indian appears. He stops the horse for a moment and looks around attentively. He disappears again. A group of riders comes: Winnetou, Apanatschka, Shatterhand and Surehand ride ahead. They are followed by the western people Dick Hammerdull, Pitt Holbers and Bob. Surehand discovers a red one. Winnetou: “Don't worry! It's Kolma , the black eye . The mysterious rider of the prairie. He always rides alone. And nobody knows the people to which he belongs. ”Kolma recognizes Winnetou, the chief of the Apaches, the son of Intschu-chunas . He asks about Old Shatterhand, the good white man, and about Apanatschka. He introduces himself as the chief of the Naiini-Comanches. Kolma: "You are the chief of the Comanches !? It can not be! I must have seen you But it must have been in a dream. "Kolma asks about Surehand:" I've never seen you either, and yet I know you like my own ... It can't be. Black-eye's mouth must be silent! Until Manitu will give a sign! "He extends his hand to Surehand:" Today is a day how few days are! Do my white brothers want to rest here? Kolma fetches provisions from a safe hiding place. "
- The western people gathered up dry wood and made a fire. You camp in a large semicircle around the fire. Surehand and Winnetou wonder who this mysterious red without a home and without a people is. Surehand and Apanatschka had the feeling that they knew or loved and respected him. Monotonous singing penetrates her ear from the mountain cave. Matto Schahko appears and makes Shatterhand curious about the graves and possible finds in the cave. The whites are only allowed to enter the cave after surrendering their weapons.
- Redy jumps out of hiding and fires a shot. At the same time four tramps rush from behind on Winnetou, a few others on Bob. The rest of the gang positions themselves with rifles at the ready in front of the entrance to the cave. Winnetou has knocked two of the tramps to the ground, he is fighting desperately with the others. He is overwhelmed and tied up by the superior force. Bob has also fought bravely and deals wild blows before he is torn to the ground and tied up. Shatterhand and the West People immediately reappeared at the entrance to the cave after the shot. They want to rush to help, but the unarmed stand powerless against the raised gun barrels of the tramps. Old Wabble is blaspheming, Shatterhand considers him a poor and cowardly traitor. There is a scuffle. The tramps pounce on Shatterhand, pull his arms back and tie him up. Old Wabble turns on the general who seems to be hiding from someone.
- Redy wants to do a business with Winnetou: “Old Shatterhand has to die, we promised Old Wabble. But you can save yourself and the others if you find us a good placer! ”Winnetou not only knows a placer, but a large, rich bonanza. Old Shatterhand has made a note of the location, so he must show the way to the gold mine. Redy argues with Old Wabble and Matto Schahko about when is the right time to kill Shatterhand. When the chief threatens his warriors, Redy knows that he has to come to an agreement with the Reds. But Wabble has a completely different idea of agreement. The chief, Redy, the general and Wabble go to the rocky plateau, where they sit down, half covered by the bushes. The tramps go to the prisoners and check their shackles.
- Shatterhand is grateful that Winnetou outwitted the villains and thereby saved his life. Surehand is sure: “As long as the boys believe in the big bonanza, they won't hurt your hair!” Winnetou asks: “Why didn't Black-Eye come back? He must have seen what happened! ”Suddenly Kolma appears. He cuts Shatterhand's chains. Kolma continues crawling and also cuts Winnetou's bonds. Winnetou rolls over to the others and frees them. Meanwhile, Shatterhand crawled to the guns and pulled his henry stub towards him. All prisoners are still lying as before. Kolma disappeared as suddenly as he appeared.
- When the chief refuses to go to the bonanza with Redy again, Old Wabble kills him with the knife. Shatterhand's companions jumped up in no time and took up their weapons. While Bob and Hawley and one of the Westerners are tying up Redy, Wabble and the General, Surehand and the other Westerners have disappeared into the exit of the gorge. Shatterhand examines the three criminals standing with their hands tied at the entrance to the cave and addresses the general: “Have you hung up your splendid uniform, General? And you left a beard! It will be of little use to you! Someone is waiting for you who has followed you day and night, through the hot sun of the savannah and through the ice storms of the mountains: Old Surehand! ”When Kolma briefly appears in the background of the valley, Shatterhand and the others are distracted. Redy, Wabble and the general use this and flee into the cave. Wabble knows a secret exit. Surehand, Bob and the Westerners come back with the tied up tramps. Surehand notes the absence of the three main culprits. He is desperate because he was so close to his goal. Shatterhand consoles him: “You are not missing out on us. We won't follow them into the cave. But we will ride around the 'old mother's mountain'. The savannah extends flat to the foot of the mountain. They cannot escape us there! "
- The tramps are supposed to be beaten up. They ask for indulgence and want to improve. Shatterhand: “Well, they say there is more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ten righteous people. Let's let them go, friends! It's the best solution for us too. Punishing them may be reserved for someone higher. Let's go! Make you get away! And woe to you if we meet you again! ”Bob has grabbed his tree trunk and is pushing her on. Your departure ends in wild flight.
- The war call of the Osagen rang out. Warriors have appeared everywhere on the heights of the rocks and at the exit of the valley. Fast arrow asks the pale faces what they are looking for here on "Old Mother's Mountain". Shatterhand replies, “We're looking for three men. They are thieves and murderers. ”From the midst of the warriors a group breaks away, Old Wabble, the General and Redy are brought forward. Shatterhand demands her extradition. Chief Matto Schahko is supposed to determine the fate of the pale faces. Shatterhand: “The great Osagen chief was murdered! From these men! ”Swift arrow and some warriors hurry to the rock plateau. They find the murdered chief behind the bushes and bring him to the front. He is wrapped in the chief's cloak, which Swift Arrow has laid aside with a solemn gesture. Old Wabble accuses Shatterhand of murdering the chief: he still wears the blood-stained knife on his belt. Swift arrow rips Shatterhand Wabble's knife from his belt: There's blood on it! Swift arrow spits in Shatterhand's face and announces his death. His warriors ring Shatterhand and the group of Westerners with hatchets raised.
- A rider is visible in the background of the gorge. It's Kolma. A wide, precious coat envelops the figure. Kolma: “In Manitus name! Stop! These men are not murderers! They saw the cowardly murder and could not prevent it! The real killer is there! Old Wabble, the Indian slayer! ”A cry of anger and indignation goes through the warriors. They grab Wabble and drag him in front of the chief. Fast arrow: “Away with him! To-ok-uh doesn't wear a dog's scalp on his belt! Let the white murderer suffer the death of the dishonorable cowards. Let him hang! ”The warriors want to lead Wabble away. Shatterhand implores Wabble to regret his actions in the face of death. Wabble yells out all his frustration with life and then: “May the devil or God wait for me, but you won't hang Old Wabble!” He breaks free, races up the rock climb and plunges into the abyss with a jump. The reds have frozen, the whites have turned away.
- Swift arrow turns to Redy and the general. He defends himself: “I am an officer in the United States, General Douglas!” Surehand exposes him: “With slander and forged papers, this villain put his own brother, his wife Tahua and their two children in prison! My father died in grief and misery. My mother and younger brother escaped from prison. I never saw her again! Twenty years have passed since then. The ice wind of the mountains colored my face, the sun over the savannah bleached my hair, but I followed your trail, Daniel Bender, traitor and murderer! ”Kolma steps between the general and Surehand:“ It's Daniel Bender! ”Kolma throws her coat and loosens the tied head of hair with one movement. In front of everyone's astonished eyes is now an Indian squaw , long black curly hair falling down to her shoulders: “He's your father's murderer! You are Richard Bender, my son! ”Apanatschka rushes to Surehand and takes him in his arms:“ And with you I fought for life and death! But my heart spoke for you also at that hour! "Kolma:" Ten years Tahua rode in all four directions of the wind to look for you! Manitu led me! Thank you Manitu! "
- Redy and the general use the others' distraction to flee. They hurry up the rocky path. The Osagen break out in howls of rage. The western people have raised their guns. Redy has almost reached a protective rock plateau when a shot is fired from Hawley's rifle and Redy falls with a scream into the depths. The general has reached a ridge. A boulder blocks his way. Before Hawley can shoot the second time, Surehand hurries up the rocky path and turns back: "This one belongs to me alone!" He pounces on the general, who is waiting for him with his knife drawn. Surehand pulled his knife too. They both wrestle for a second, then the knife falls from the general's hands. Surehand also throws his away: “I am not a murderer, I am also unarmed! Fight now, Daniel Bender! ”The general lunges at Surehand. They are wrestling over the abyss. Surehand has grabbed Bender by the hips, he lifts his body and throws him over the edge of the ridge. With a cry of death, the general plunged into the depths. Surehand rushes down to mother and brother. They embrace each other.
- Meanwhile, the Osagen started singing the dead and laid the chief's body on a stretcher made of pieces of tent in a solemn ceremony. Swift arrow covers the bier with the chief's coat. The Indian drums boom. He says goodbye: “Matto Schahko, the great chief of the Osagen, will now return home to the tents of his tribe. Farewell! You gave the murderer into our hands! You shall always be welcome at the fires of your red brothers! "Shatterhand:" Matto Shahko was our enemy. We have forgiven him and hear the voice of reconciliation from your mouth. Manitu give you happiness and peace, To-ok-uh! We'll meet again! Then To-ok-uh will be the chief of the Osagen! ”While the drums are booming and the song of the dead sounds, the Osagen leave the valley in a solemn procession.
- Surehand joined Shatterhand with Tahua and Apanatschka: “The hour of parting has come for us too! We're riding to Frisco . It still remains for me to restore my father's honest name to the world. How I longed to see Old Shatterhand! I will never forget you! May I call you my older brother? "Shatterhand:" Old Surehand is my brother! But we'll meet again… ”Hawley rides with the Westerners and Bob to Bloody's farm. They want to see what can be saved and help the good Massa Bob. In a touching scene, Dick and Pitt stay with Shatterhand and Winnetou, who assure each other of their friendship.
Press coverage
"Karl May: Have fun and excitement in three elevators - unfortunately, the concentration is a bit too fat in the third elevator. Whatever sentiment is spread over many pages of the book, is concentrated in the game on the audience. No wonder they easily laugh in the wrong places. For this, the author of the game should complain to the author of the book, whom he believes he has to follow faithfully in detail in the word. Leisner staged his play himself, and in the process he made up a lot of ground that he lost on the typewriter. How he lets this wonderful stage play along, how he distributes his characters, the action on the mountain and on the plain, left and right and spread over the entire surface - that is excellent. That gives pictures of real beauty. Karl Mays' German on paper even becomes credible in places (...). As in previous years, Harry Walther and Heinz Ingo Hilgers are the inseparable team of Old Shatterhand and Winnetou. How close is the danger that the two of them, both in their roles and personally appreciated by the audience, will play their colleagues on the wall. But they don't, they play with the others. They convince, they are real heroes - but they come up with an idea less weighty than they could be granted. That benefits the whole thing. Thank you very much! Very pointed: Leo Masuth as the Indian eater Old Wabble. Its finish alone (as far as you can tell when someone breaks their neck) is refreshing. Wolf Walther as General Douglas is also a beautiful villain - arrogant, cheeky and cowardly, everything seamlessly. "
- Segeberger Zeitung : Article from July 12, 1965
Others
A (shortened) record version of the piece was produced with the original cast.
swell
- Entry in the Karl May Wiki for the premiere
- Entry in the Karl May Wiki on the content of the novel trilogy
Text book
- Wulf Leisner : Old Surehand. An open-air play based on the novel of the same name by Karl Mays , Bamberg: Karl-May-Verlag, authorized arrangement undated (1965)
literature
- Henning Franke: "At first he stayed behind me, now he pushed forward next to me ..." The figure of Old Surehand in a novel, film and open-air play . In: Yearbook of the Karl May Society 2012 , p. 193 ff.
- Reinhard Marheinecke , Nicolas Finke, Torsten Greis, Regina Arentz: Karl May am Kalkberg. History and stories of the Karl May Games Bad Segeberg since 1952 , Bamberg / Radebeul: Karl May Verlag 1999, p. 82 ff.
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Gunther_Schüler
- ↑ http://karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Gerd_Teller
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Surehand-Trilogie
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Im_Mistake-Cannon
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Apanatschka
- ↑ In the novel: Cox ( http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Cox )
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Daniel_Etters
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Sam_Parker ; the text book incorrectly has Toby Spencer at this point, who does not appear in the list of roles; Webster appears suddenly on p. 14.
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Jos_Hawley
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/John_Helmers
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Llano-Geier
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Bloody-Fox
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Vupa_Umugi
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Masser_Bob
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Bender
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/Schahko_Matto
- ↑ The term Bonanza (English Hispanism) describes a rich, ore-rich soil layer and colloquially means gold mine .
- ↑ The word placer comes from the combination of the Spanish words plaza de oro , which means something like place of gold .
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-wiki.de/index.php/To-ok-uh
- ↑ Reinhard Marheinecke u. a .: Karl May am Kalkberg ... , 1999, p. 85.
- ↑ http://www.karl-may-hoerspiele.info/vproduktion.php?_id=69