Paul Wegener
December 11, 1874
Paul Wegener was a German actor known for his pioneering roles in Expressionist films. He can also be considered a father of horror for his breakout role in The Student of Prague (1913). Wegener maintained a career throughout and after the Nazi era, starring in his last film in 1948.
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The Magician
1926 · 1h 23m · Movie
A magician/alchemist, seeking to create life, finds that he needs the "blood of a virgin" to continue his experiments. He sends out his dwarf assistant to pick out the right girl.
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The Loves of Pharaoh
1922 · 1h 40m · Movie
The Ethiopian King offers his daughter to a powerful Pharaoh to secure peace between the two countries.
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