The Golem
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This mostly lost film is often confused with director Paul Wegener third and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920). 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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Part of The Golem Trilogy
3 films
Cast
7 people
Paul Wegener
Golem
Known for
The Student of Prague
Rudolf Blümner
Gelehrter
Known for
M
Carl Ebert
Troedler
Also in
Earth Spirit
§ 14 BGB
Henrik Galeen
Graf
Also in
The House Without Laughter
Dangerous Paths
Lyda Salmonova
Known for
The Student of Prague
Robert A. Dietrich
Jakob Tiedtke
Known for
The Doll
Henrik Galeen Director · Paul Wegener Director Guido Seeber Cinematographer
First release January 14, 1915 · Produced in Germany · Production Deutsche Bioscop GmbH
Production
Deutsche Bioscope
Production
Deutsche Bioscop GmbH
Production
Germany
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Der Golem
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Germany · January 14, 1915
Theatrical · Premiere
No release date listed for United States.
Austria
January 15, 1915 · Theatrical
Denmark
April 8, 1915 · Theatrical
Germany
January 15, 1915 · Theatrical
Hungary
January 23, 1915 · Theatrical
Japan
December 2, 1916 · Theatrical
More from Henrik Galeen
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