Cast: Werner Krauss

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Werner Krauss · Conrad Veidt · Friedrich Feher · Lil Dagover

Synopsis The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) introduces the enigmatic Dr. Caligari who arrives in a small town accompanied by his mysterious somnambulist, Cesare. Cesare, who has been in a deep sleep for 23 years, is now under Caligari's hypnotic spell....

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Emil Jannings · Maly Delschaft · Lya De Putti · Warwick Ward

Synopsis Jealousy (1925) follows the tale of "Boss" Huller, a convicted murderer who, after a decade behind bars, shares his life story with the warden. Once a renowned trapeze artist, Huller and his wife run a modest sideshow featuring "erotic sensations."...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Greta Garbo · Werner Krauss · Asta Nielsen · Agnes Esterhazy

Synopsis The Joyless Street (1925) unfolds in the grim aftermath of World War I, as Vienna grapples with severe economic depression. In a downtrodden neighborhood, Lila Leid, the spouse of a lawyer, is brutally murdered. Egon, a secretary to one of...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Emil Jannings · Werner Krauss · Lil Dagover · Hermann Picha

Synopsis Tartuffe (1925) is a cinematic adaptation of Molière's classic tale of religious deception, directed by the masterful F. W. Murnau. The narrative revolves around a devoted wife (Lil Dagover) who attempts to persuade her husband (Werner Krauss) that their seemingly...

Direction Henrik Galeen

Cast Fritz Alberti · Agnes Esterhazy · Ferdinand von Alten · Conrad Veidt

Synopsis The Man Who Cheated Life (The Student of Prague) (1926) follows the journey of Balduin, a young student who has grown weary of his carefree lifestyle filled with beer parties and duels. Seeking a deeper connection, he yearns for love...

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 Jean Renoir

Cast Catherine Hessling · Jean Angelo · Werner Krauss · André Cerf

Synopsis Nana (1926) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned novel by Émile Zola, focusing on the captivating and vibrant Nana as she pursues stardom on the Parisian stages, particularly at the Théâtre des Variétés. When her acting career falters, Nana...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Werner Krauss · Ruth Weyher · Ilka Grüning · Jack Trevor

Direction Paul Leni · Leo Birinsky

Cast Emil Jannings · Conrad Veidt · Werner Krauss · William Dieterle

Synopsis Three Wax Men (1924) follows the creative journey of a writer hired by a wax museum proprietor to craft engaging narratives for three of his wax figures. The writer, captivated by the owner's attractive daughter, weaves tales that intertwine the...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Albert Steinrück · Lucie Mannheim · Ilka Grüning · Hans Brausewetter

Synopsis The Treasure (1923) unfolds in and around a bell foundry near Marburg (now Slovenia), where locals share tales of a hidden treasure from the Turkish invasion of 1683, the same year the Turkish Army laid siege to Vienna. Most dismiss...

Direction Lupu Pick

Cast Werner Krauss · Edith Posca · Hermine Straßmann-Witt · Paul Otto

Synopsis Shattered (1921) delves into the mundane existence of a railway worker, his spouse, and their daughter, residing in a secluded dwelling amidst a desolate winter terrain. The filmmakers, Mayer and Pick, progressively introduce more intense disruptions into their daily lives,...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Ferdinand Marian · Werner Krauss · Heinrich George · Kristina Söderbaum

Synopsis Jew Süss (1940) opens with the ascension of Karl Alexander, Duke of Württemberg (portrayed by Heinrich George), a ruler cherished by his subjects, who pledges to uphold the dukedom's laws. However, the duke finds himself in a financial predicament, lacking...

Direction Carl Froelich · Dimitri Buchowetzki

Cast Fritz Kortner · Bernhard Goetzke · Emil Jannings · Hermann Thimig

Direction Friedrich Porges

Cast Ernst Deutsch · Ewald André Dupont · Richard Eichberg · Maria Jacobini

Synopsis The Film in the Film (S) (1925) delves into the evolution of cinematography, exploring both the technological advancements and the artistic growth within the film industry. This educational documentary provides a comprehensive look at how the medium has progressed over...

Direction Lupu Pick

Cast Werner Krauss · Hanna Ralph · Albert Basserman · Philippe Hériat

Direction Richard Oswald · Arthur Robison

Cast Emil Jannings · Werner Krauss · Laurence Köhler · Hans Mierendorff

Synopsis A Night of Horror (1916) follows a tale of obsession and madness. A highly possessive artist, driven by intense jealousy, resorts to a chilling disguise. Donning a monkey costume, he embarks on a deadly spree, targeting any man who dares...

Direction Urban Gad

Cast Conrad Veidt · Rose Müller · Werner Krauss · Esther Hagan

Synopsis Christian Wahnschaffe, Part 2: The Escape from the Golden Prison (1921) follows the journey of a privileged young man who, after inheriting a vast fortune, chooses to abandon his riches and commit his life to aiding the underprivileged. This narrative...

Direction Richard Oswald

Cast Werner Krauss · Alfred Breiderhoff · Lupu Pick · Kathe Oswald

Synopsis The Uncanny House (1916) follows the tale of a young, jobless man who fortuitously secures a position as a private secretary. The role comes with an attractive salary and a luxurious apartment, but his new living situation quickly takes a...

Direction Martin Berger

Cast Conrad Veidt · Maly Delschaft · Harry Liedtke · Werner Krauss

Direction Herbert Wilcox

Cast Lionel Barrymore · Ivy Duke · Werner Krauss · Randle Ayrton