Direction: Karl Freund

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Karl Freund. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.

Titles found: 7

Mad Love (The Hands of Orlac)

1935 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Horror Drama

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Peter Lorre · Frances Drake · Colin Clive · Ted Healy

Synopsis An insane surgeon's obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist's hands with the hands of a knife murderer which still have the urge to throw knives.

7.0

565 votes

7.0

565 votes

The Mummy

1932 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Horror Romance Ancient Egypt

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Boris Karloff · Zita Johann · David Manners · Edward Van Sloan

Synopsis The original, and by far the best film version of the mummy legend. Archeologists digging in Egypt uncover a 3000-year-old mummy which comes to life and attempts to restore life to its beloved princess. As he extends his influence over...

6.8

4K votes

6.8

4K votes

Gift of Gab

1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Comedy Musical

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Edmund Lowe · Gloria Stuart · Ruth Etting · Phil Baker

Synopsis Conceited radio announcer irritates everyone else at the station.

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The Countess of Monte Cristo

1934 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Comedy Romance Crime

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Fay Wray · Paul Lukas · Reginald Owen · Patsy Kelly

Synopsis In Austria a struggling actress borrows the fancy clothes and car from her film set, and goes to stay in a luxury hotel under the name "Countess of Monte Cristo".

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Madame Spy

1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Adventure Drama Romance Spy Film

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Fay Wray · Nils Asther · Edward Arnold · John Miljan

Synopsis Maria is married to Captain Franck of German Intelligence. He does not know she is a Russian assigned to spy on him. When he is told to uncover a leak, he vows revenge on his wife.

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