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He emigrated to Hollywood in 1926, where he joined the Fox Studio and made three films: Sunrise (1927), 4 Devils (1928) and City Girl (1930). Sunrise has been regarded by critics and film directors as among the best films ever made. [3]
He later emigrated to Hollywood in 1926, where he joined the Fox Studio and made three films: Sunrise (1927), 4 Devils (1928) and City Girl (1930). The first of these three is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
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- Bielefeld, Germany
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- Santa Barbara, California, USA
1. Sunrise. 1927 1h 34m Passed. 8.1 (54K) Rate. 95 Metascore. A sophisticated city woman seduces a farmer and convinces him to murder his wife and join her in the city, but he ends up rekindling his romance with his wife when he changes his mind at the last moment. Director F.W. Murnau Stars George O'Brien Janet Gaynor Margaret Livingston.
- 'Sunrise' (1927) IMDb: 8.1/10. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans revolves around a Man (George O'Brien), who falls under the spell of a seductive Woman from the City (Margaret Livingston).
- 'Faust' (1926) IMDb: 8.1/10. "Do you want the Emperor's crown?" Here, Murnau presents his take on the classic German legend, owing much to Goethe's famous play.
- 'The Last Laugh' (1924) IMDb: 8.0/10. Emil Jannings stars here as a proud and dedicated hotel doorman who takes immense pride in his uniform and the respect it commands.
- 'Nosferatu' (1922) IMDb: 7.9/10. Hands down Murnau's most famous film, the silent horror Nosferatu has rightfully earned its place in cinema history. It's essentially an unathorized retelling of Dracula, with the fantastic Max Schreck playing the role of the bloodsucking Count Orlok.
Mar 11, 2021 · On the 80th anniversary of his death, we revisit F.W. Murnau's illustrious filmography as a celebration of his invaluable contribution to the world of cinema.
The films of F.W. Murnau. 1. The Hunchback and the Dancer (1920) 50 min | Horror. Wilton, a hunchback, who was always scorned and ridiculed by women, returns from Java a rich man after having discovered a diamond mine. He romances Gina, who is on the rebound from a ... See full summary ».
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Friedrich Wilhelm “F. W.” Murnau (December 28, 1888 – March 11, 1931) was one of the most influential German film directors of the silent era, and a prominent figure in the expressionist movement in German cinema during the 1920s. Although some of Murnau’s films have been lost, most still survive.
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