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In Prague in 1820, a poor university student named Balduin is the city's wildest carouser and greatest swordsman. Despondent over his lack of funds, he is approached by a diabolical old gentleman dressed in black named Scapinelli.
The Student of Prague: Directed by Hanns Heinz Ewers, Stellan Rye. With Paul Wegener, Grete Berger, Lyda Salmonova, John Gottowt. Balduin, a student of Prague, leaves his roystering companions in the beer garden, when he finds he has reached the end of his resources.
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- Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- Hanns Heinz Ewers, Stellan Rye
- 1913-09
May 31, 2024 · The Student of Prague is a captivating movie that delves into the realms of horror and psychological thriller. Directed by Stellan Rye and released in 1913, this German silent film has become a cult classic over the years.
A poor student rescues a beautiful countess and soon becomes obsessed with her. A sorcerer makes a deal with the young man to give him fabulous wealth and anything he wants, if he will sign his name to a contract.
Not only does 1913’s The Student of Prague offer an entertaining example of independent film from an era before even Hollywood had become Hollywood, it has a place in history as the first independent film ever released.
The Student of Prague (German: Der Student von Prag) is a 1926 German Expressionist silent film by actor and filmmaker Henrik Galeen.
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An obsessed student makes a deal with a sorcerer.
- Drama, Horror