based on novel or book,jewish ghetto,rabbi,in vitro fertilisation,prague, czech republic,prequel,anti-semitism,silent film,expressionism,golem,16th century,german expressionism

The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920)

Poster for The Golem: How He Came Into the World

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Carl Boese
  • Profile picture of Paul Wegener
    The Golem Paul Wegener
  • Profile picture of Albert Steinrück
    Rabbi Loew Albert Steinrück
  • Profile picture of Lyda Salmonova
    Miriam, the Rabbi's Daughter Lyda Salmonova
  • Profile picture of Ernst Deutsch
    Rabbi Famulus Ernst Deutsch
  • Profile picture of Otto Gebühr
    Emperor Otto Gebühr
  • Profile picture of Greta Schröder
    Young Woman with Rose Greta Schröder
  • Profile picture of Loni Nest
    Little Girl Loni Nest
  • Profile picture of Fritz Feld
    Jester (uncredited) Fritz Feld

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • jewish ghetto
  • rabbi
  • in vitro fertilisation
  • prague, czech republic
  • prequel
  • anti-semitism
  • silent film
  • expressionism
  • golem
  • 16th century
  • german expressionism