The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Kabinett des Dr. Caligari) Germany, 1920 Director: Robert Wiene Screenplay: Carl Mayer, Hans Janowitz Main actors:Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher, Lil Dagover, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Rudolf Lettinger Genre: Mystery, silent films Plot Young Franzis chats with a mature gentleman, both seem quite …
The Haunted Castle (O. V. Schloß Vogelod) Germany, 1921 Director: Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Screenplay: Carl Mayer Cast: Arnold Korff, Lulu Korff-Kyser, Lothar Mehnert, Paul Hartman Genre: Mystery, drama Plot Count Vogelschrey has summoned several friends to his castle to go hunting the next day in the forest. Although it seems …
Dr. Mabuse, the gambler Germany, 1922 Director: Fritz Lang Script: Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou Main actors:Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, Gertrude Welcker, Alfred Abel, Bernhard Goetzke Genre: Thriller Plot Dr. Mabuse is an organized crime boss who controls a gradual network of shady business deals. He is a master of …
Genuine (O.V. “Genuine, die Tragödie eines selstamen Hauses” / translation: “Genuine, the tragedy of a strange house”) Germany, 1920 Director: Robert Wiene Screenplay: Carl Mayer Starring: Fern Andra, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Ernst Gronau, Harald Paulsen Genre: Mystery Plot A painter receives a visit from a potential client who wants …
Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (O.V. “Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens”) Germany, 1922 Director: Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Script: Henrik Galeen Main actors:Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schröder, Alexander Granach Genre: Horror Plot 1838. Young Hutter, happily married to Ellen, works for a real estate agency in the German town …
Orlac’s hands Germany, 1924 Director: Robert Wiene Script: Louis Nerz Cast: Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Kortner, Carmen Cartellieri Genre: Drama Plot The famous French pianist Paul Orlac is involved in a train accident. The musician was on his way to meet his wife Yvonne. When she hears about the …
Metropolis Germany, 1927 Director: Fritz Lang Script: Thea von Harbou Starring: Alfred Abel, Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge Plot In an unspecified futuristic context, a colossal city called Metropolis rises. A strict caste system prevails. The outcasts are here a huge mass of enslaved workers, who, crestfallen, must perform …
Zinksärge für die Goldjungen, a.k.a. The Battle of the Godfathers Germany, 1973 Director: Jürgen Roland Script: Werner Jörg Lüddecke Main actors:Herbert Fleischmann (Otto Westermann), Henry Silva (Luca Messina), Horst Janson (Erik Westermann), Patricia Gori (Sylvia) Plot Italian-American gangster Luca Messina (Henry Silva) arrives by ship from the USA to Hamburg, …
