Widow to play Virgin Mary . In order to show their sympathy for OTTILIE ZWINK , the Virgin Mary of 1910 whose husband died a few weeks ago . The Committee of the Oberammergau Passion Play decided that she might act as understudy to the new Mary in this year 's performance . As the season lasts for 20 weeks it is almost certain that she will be seen in her old part . OTTILIE ZWINK . 13 April 1922