The Artificial Man (Der künstliche Mensch) 108 years old
The Perfect Man… Without Soul!
Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.
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The Artificial Man Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Aud Egede Nissen She was 23, 81 years old when she died | as o. A. |
| Ernst Ludwig | as Professor Ottmann |
| Friedrich Kühne He was 46, 89 years old when he died | as Edgar Rodin |
| Lupu Pick He was 30, 45 years old when he died | as o. A. |
| Max Ruhbeck He was 57, 87 years old when he died | as Generalprokurator Steffens |
| Josef Bunzl He was 29, now 137 years old | as o. A. |
| Lore Rückert She was 16, 100 years old when she died | as Margarete Hansen |
| Adolf Paul He was 53, 80 years old when he died | as o. A. |
| Theodor Loos He was 33, 71 years old when he died | as Sven Friedland |
| Olaf Fønss He was 33, 66 years old when he died | as Homunculus |
| Fern Andra She was 21, 79 years old when she died | as o. A. |
| Mechthildis Thein She was 28, 71 years old when she died | as Margot |
| Maria Carmi She was 36, 77 years old when she died | as o. A. |
| Albert Paul He was 60, 72 years old when he died | as Dr. Hansen |
| Lia Borré | as Tochter des Generalprokurator Steffens |
| Gustav von Wangenheim He was 21, 80 years old when he died | as o. A. |
The Artificial Man Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Robert Reinert as Novel. He was 44 (55) years old when He died | Writing |
| Hanns Lippmann as Producer. He was 26 (39) years old when He died | Production |
| Carl Hoffmann as Director of Photography. He was 31 (61) years old when He died | Camera |
| Robert Neuss as Screenplay. | Writing |
| Robert A. Dietrich as Set Designer. He was 27 (58) years old when He died | Art |
The Artificial Man (108 years)
The Perfect Man… Without Soul!
- Release day: Friday, August 18, 1916
- Runtime: 69 minutes