3rd Man Museum, Film museum in Wieden district, Vienna, Austria
The 3rd Man Museum is a film museum in Wieden dedicated entirely to the 1949 classic. It displays around 3000 original items spread across 15 rooms, including film scripts, cameras, and various props from the production.
The museum documents Vienna's situation immediately after World War II, when the city was divided into four occupation zones. The film, made in 1949, reflected this divided reality and made the conditions of that time known worldwide.
The museum displays the zither that Anton Karas played for the film's music, and various versions of the Harry Lime Theme that visitors can discover. These instruments and recordings show how the music continues to resonate today and played a central role in memories of Vienna.
The museum is located at Pressgasse 25 and offers guided tours as well as a smartphone audio guide in English and German. Visitors should plan enough time to explore all 15 rooms, as the collection is extensive.
The archive preserves the handwritten annotated script of actor Trevor Howard and the gravestone from the cemetery that was acquired in 2023. These personal objects show the care with which the museum preserves the film's history from being forgotten.
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