F. W. Murnau
December 28, 1888
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. W…
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9 titles
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
Sunrise
A married farmer falls under the spell of a sophisticated woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Faust
The demon Mephisto wagers with God that he can corrupt a mortal man's soul.
The Last Laugh
An aging doorman is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbors and society after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious hotel.
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.
City Girl
A Chicago waitress falls in love with a Minnesota farmer, and decides to face a life in the country.
Tartuffe
A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's Tartuffe, in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets his own inheritance.
The Haunted Castle
In the castle Vogeloed, a few aristocrats are awaiting baroness Safferstätt. But first count Oetsch invites himself.. Everyone thinks he murdered his brother, baroness Safferstat's first husband, three years ago. So he is rather u...
Phantom
A shiftless young man becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman and yearns to find her again.