The Golem (1915)
Der Golem
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Golem
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is The Golem about?
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. The Golem is a Horror, Fantasy movie, released on 1915-01-14, runtime 60 minutes.
Is The Golem worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Golem 6.7 out of 10 from 45 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Golem?
In Sweden, The Golem can be rented from Apple TV. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen
Cast
- Paul Wegener as Golem
- Rudolf Blümner as Gelehrter
- Carl Ebert as Troedler
- Henrik Galeen as Graf
- Lyda Salmonova
- Robert A. Dietrich
- Jakob Tiedtke
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Sources
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