Der Golem

Jan 15 1914 N/A 1h 0m
Horror

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen

Directed by

Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen

Cast

Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen, Lyda Salmonova

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

Deutsche Bioscope

Languages

No Language

Awards

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Trailer - The Golem
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