The Golem (1915)

1915 · Silent film · 4 min · dir. Paul Wegener

• Horror
• Fantasy

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Synopsis

In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered.

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Details

Director

Paul Wegener

Writer

Paul Wegener

Cinematography

Guido Seeber

Studio

Deutsche Bioscope

Released

1915-01-14

Original title

Der Golem

Series

The Golem Trilogy

Running time

4 minutes

Cast & crew

• Paul Wegener Director
• Paul Wegener
• Rudolf Blümner
• CCarl Ebert
• HHenrik Galeen
• Lyda Salmonova
• RRobert A. Dietrich
• Jakob Tiedtke

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