The Golem

6.7 / 10

(44 votes)

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.

Country:

Germany

Genre:

Horror,

Fantasy

Duration:

60 minutes

Year:

1915

Director:

Paul Wegener

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Company:

Deutsche Bioscope

Cast:
Paul Wegener

Golem

Rudolf Blümner

Gelehrter

Carl Ebert

Troedler

Henrik Galeen

Graf

Lyda Salmonova

Crew:
Paul Wegener

Director

Henrik Galeen

Director

Hanns Lippmann

Producer

Paul Wegener

Screenplay

Henrik Galeen

Screenplay