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Paul Wegener
Writer 1874 - 1948

Paul Wegener

Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

Paul Wegener was a German actor known for his pioneering roles in Expressionist films. He can also be considered a father of horror for his breakout role in The Student of Prague (1913). Wegener maintained a career throughout and after the Nazi era, starring in his last film... Read full bio →

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Ramper, der Tiermensch

Ramper, der Tiermensch

Max Reichmann 1927 1h

Paul Wegener gives one of his most active performances here as Captain Ramper, a heroic aviator who makes a pioneering flight across the Arctic accompanied only by Ippling, his faithful mechanic (Kurt Gerron). Near the North Pole, their plane develops engine failure and crashes in the desolate wastes.

Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam

Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam

Paul Wegener, Carl Boese 1920 1h 25m 8.0

In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

Der Golem und die Tänzerin

Der Golem und die Tänzerin

Paul Wegener, Rochus Gliese 1917 40m

As a practical joke, an actor impersonates the screen monster he made famous. A lost film.

Der Golem

Der Golem

Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen 1915 1h

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).

Der Student von Prag

Der Student von Prag

Stellan Rye 1913 1h 25m 6.0

Prague, Bohemia, 1820. Balduin, a penniless student, falls in love with Countess Margit, a wealthy noblewoman whom he has saved from drowning.

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