Cast: Alfred Abel

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Gustav Fröhlich · Brigitte Helm · Alfred Abel · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Metropolis (1927) presents a starkly divided society, where the affluent elite enjoy opulence and control, while the laborers endure harsh working conditions and live in squalor. The narrative unfolds when Freder, the privileged son of the city's ruler, Joh Fredersen,...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Alfred Abel · Aud Egede Nissen · Bernhard Goetzke

Synopsis Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922) follows the sinister mastermind Dr. Mabuse as he embarks on a mission to amass wealth and dominate the city of Berlin. His schemes are met with resistance from Detective Wenk, who is determined to thwart...

Direction Marcel L'Herbier

Cast Pierre Alcover · Alfred Abel · Brigitte Helm · Marie Glory

Synopsis Money (1928) follows the tale of a powerful business magnate, Nicolas Saccard, who faces financial ruin at the hands of his adversary, Gunderman, as he attempts to secure funds for his enterprise. In a bid to boost his stock value,...

Direction Artem Demenok

Cast Paula Félix-Didier · Fernando Martín Peña · Martin Koerber · Wladimir Dmitriew

Synopsis Voyage to Metropolis (TV) (2010) is an insightful documentary that aired on Arte on February 10, 2010, following the meticulous restoration of a cinematic masterpiece. The film embarks on a journey through key cities—Berlin, Paris, Moscow, and Buenos Aires—each playing...

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 F.W. Murnau

Cast Eugen Klöpfer · Vladimir Gajdarov · Werner Krauss · Eduard von Winterstein

Synopsis Burning Soil (1922) follows the tale of a farmer named Rog and his sons, Peter and Johannes. After Rog's passing, Peter chooses to remain on the family farm, while Johannes, unsatisfied with his current circumstances and the affection of their...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Alfred Abel · Mady Christians · Adolphe Engers · Julius Falkenstein

Synopsis Finances of the Grand Duke (1924) follows the jovial and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco as he faces financial ruin. The state is on the brink of bankruptcy, with the primary creditor eager to seize the entire Duchy. A potential...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Alfred Abel · Olga Tschechowa · Paul Graetz · Lotte Stein

Synopsis Mary (1931) follows the story of a juror who, after casting a vote to convict in a high-stakes murder trial, starts to experience doubts. Driven by a growing sense of uncertainty, the juror decides to conduct an independent investigation before...

Direction Paul Merzbach

Cast Ellen Heel · Alfred Abel · Hans Albers · Anton Pointner

Direction Alexis Granowsky

Cast Alfred Abel · Harald Paulsen · Peter Lorre · Ludwig Stössel

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Pola Negri · Hermann Thimig · Alfred Abel · Hilde Woerner

Synopsis The Flame (1923) unfolds in the vibrant streets of 19th-century Paris, where a woman of indulgent pleasures ties the knot with a nobleman. However, her commitment to fidelity proves to be a challenge, leading to a complex web of emotions...

Direction Urban Gad

Cast Asta Nielsen · Ernst Hofmann · Max Landa · Mary Scheller

Synopsis The White Roses (1916) is a gripping drama that unfolds in the vibrant setting of Ostende. The story revolves around Hedda, a talented performer who finds herself in a predicament when she borrows a valuable piece of jewelry from her...

Direction Max Reinhardt

Cast Maria Carmi · Joseph Klein · Alfred Abel · Ernst Matray

Synopsis A Venetian Night (1914) follows the journey of a young student, portrayed by Abel, who ventures to the enchanting city of Venice. During his stay, he unexpectedly attends a lively wedding celebration. As the night unfolds, the events and individuals...

Direction Alfred Abel

Cast Renée Héribel · Jack Trevor · Alfred Abel · Fritz Alberti

Direction Gerhard Lamprecht

Cast Alfred Abel · Aud Egede Nissen · Eduard Rothauser · Renate Brausewetter

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Alfred Abel · Anton Edthofer · Karl Forest · María Corda

Synopsis The Guardsman (1927) follows a dramatic tale of jealousy and deception. A renowned actor, consumed by suspicion of his wife's fidelity, takes drastic measures. He adopts the guise of a royal guardsman and initiates a romantic pursuit of his own...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Willi Forst · Hilde Wagener · Alfred Abel · Lucie Höflich

Synopsis The Burning Secret (1933) follows the story of Edgar, a 12-year-old boy, who enjoys a luxurious autumn holiday with his mother at a lavish hotel nestled in the Swiss Alps. His father, a dedicated lawyer, stays behind in their Vienna...

Direction Léo Lasko

Cast Alfred Abel · Werner Krauss · Kurt Ehrle · Marga Köhler

Direction Rudolf Meinert

Cast Asta Nielsen · Werner Krauss · Alfred Abel · Elizza La Porta

Synopsis The Vice of Humanity (1927) follows the tragic journey of Tamara, who succumbs to a devastating cocaine addiction and conceals her struggle from her daughter by taking refuge with her dealer, Mangol. The father, in an attempt to protect his...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Mártha Eggerth · Johannes Heesters · Otto Tressler · Herbert Hübner

Synopsis The Court Concert (1936) unfolds at the royal court of Immendingen, where a gloomy atmosphere looms. The annual court concert is on the brink of disaster as the court singer, Pinelli, is once again unavailable. The chamberlain, State Minister von...