Cast: Wilhelm Diegelmann

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Lil Dagover · Walter Janssen · Bernhard Goetzke · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Destiny (1921) follows a young couple who pause their journey at a quaint village inn. Tragically, the man is taken by Death and confined behind an immense, impassable barrier. The woman, desperate to save her beloved, discovers a hidden, mystical...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Alfred Abel · Grete Berger · Lil Dagover · Lya De Putti

Synopsis Phantom (1922) centers around a man consumed by his infatuation with a woman he cannot have, leading him to desperate measures to fulfill his unrequited longings. The narrative delves into his relentless pursuit and the consequences of his obsession, as...

Direction Richard Oswald

Cast Conrad Veidt · Leo Connard · Ilse von Tasso-Lind · Alexandra Willegh

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Pola Negri · Victor Janson · Paul Heidemann · Wilhelm Diegelmann

Synopsis The Wildcat (1921) follows the tale of a mountain bandit's daughter who finds herself captivated by the commander of the military unit tasked with apprehending her father. Director Ernst Lubitsch weaves a narrative that cleverly mocks militarism and the futility...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Pola Negri · Harry Liedtke · Leopold von Ledebur · Paul Biensfeldt

Synopsis Gypsy Blood (1918) follows the heart-wrenching tale of Don Jose, a dedicated Spanish cavalryman whose life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes enthralled by the enchanting gypsy girl, Carmen. Carmen's dual nature, marked by moments of deep affection and...

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Friedrich Kayßler · Erna Morena · Willy Fritsch · Wilhelm Diegelmann

Direction Julius Pinschewer

Cast Wilhelm Diegelmann

Synopsis Ägir. Ein Film-Festpiel (1918) follows the tale of Ägir, the benevolent ruler of the ocean depths, who enjoys a tranquil existence beneath the waves. During World War I, he aligns himself with the Germans, as they generously send him a...

Direction Felix Basch

Cast Asta Nielsen · Paul Wegener · Wilhelm Diegelmann · Ferdinand von Alten

Synopsis Die Geliebte Roswolskys (1921) revolves around a dramatic turn of events where a desperate Mary, attempting to end her life, is fortuitously rescued by the affluent Roswolsky. The narrative unfolds from this pivotal moment, exploring the consequences and transformations that...

Direction Ewald André Dupont · Alfred Lind

Cast Emil Biron · Wilhelm Diegelmann · Jean Moreau · Auguste Pünkösdy

Synopsis Alkohol (1920) follows the tale of a man from a comfortable middle-class background who becomes enamored with a woman from a more modest upbringing. Their relationship leads them to a life in a variety act, where they gradually succumb to...

Direction Fern Andra · Georg Bluen

Cast Fern Andra · Josef Peterhans · Olga Engl · Alice König

Synopsis For Crown and Whip (1919) is a gripping melodrama that delves into the stark contrast between social classes, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between a noble Count and the daughter of a circus ringmaster. Despite their disparate backgrounds, the couple...

Direction Léo Lasko

Cast Ressel Orla · Xenia Desni · Ralph Arthur Roberts · Paul Bildt

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Ernst Lubitsch · Ossi Oswalda · Wilhelm Diegelmann · Margarete Kupfer

Synopsis Prince Sami (1917) follows the escapades of a rebellious young prince who is dispatched to the refined court of a duchess to acquire some decorum. However, his presence brings about chaos and disruption. Despite the turmoil he creates, he surprisingly...

Direction Hans Steinhoff

Cast Teddy Bill · Wilhelm Diegelmann · Wera Engels · Ivan Koval-Samborsky

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Albert Steinrück · Henny Porten · William Dieterle · Eugen Klöpfer

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Alexander Granach · Emilia Unda · William Dieterle · Heinrich George

Direction Paul Wegener

Cast Paul Wegener · Lyda Salmonova · Clemens Kaufung · Wilhelm Diegelmann

Synopsis The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1918) tells the tale of a mysterious wanderer who arrives in a town plagued by an infestation of rats and other pests. He offers to rid the town of the vermin in exchange for a...

Direction Franz Wenzler

Cast Emil Lohkamp · Paul Wegener · Heinrich Heilinger · Irmgard Willers

Synopsis Hans Westmar (1933) is a piece of Nazi propaganda that presents the fictionalized account of a Nazi Storm Trooper named Horst Wessel, here referred to as "Hans Westmar." The film depicts Hans Westmar's involvement in violent street clashes and targeted...

Direction Rudolf Dworsky · Rudolf Walther-Fein

Cast Hans Marr · Conrad Veidt · Erich Kaiser-Titz · Emil Rameau

Synopsis William Tell (1923) chronicles the tale of the famed Swiss patriot, William Tell, who stands as a symbol of resistance against tyranny. The narrative unfolds in a time of political turmoil, where Tell's defiance against an oppressive ruler leads to...

Direction Erich Waschneck

Cast Jenny Hasselqvist · Hubert von Meyernick · Fritz Alberti · Hans Adalbert Schlettow

Synopsis Aftermath (1927) unfolds in the aftermath of World War I, as Polish irregular forces, known as franctireurs, infiltrate German border territories designated for Polish control under post-war peace agreements. The narrative centers around Luise von Willkühnen's estate, which is stormed...

Direction Max Mack

Cast Eugen Burg · Ferdinand Bonn · Wilhelm Diegelmann · Ernst Lubitsch

Synopsis Robert and Beltran (1915) follows the escapades of a pair of nomadic drifters as they traverse the landscape, encountering various challenges and experiences along the way. This classic tale has been adapted into multiple films, each offering a unique interpretation...