Faust (1909)

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 nights 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 Fausts 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