The Golem (Der Golem) 109 years old

The Golem

This mostly lost film (please check your attic) 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.

Credits

The Golem Cast

Name Character
Jakob Tiedtke He was 39, 85 years old when he died
Carl Ebert He was 27, 93 years old when he died as Troedler
Rudolf Blümner He was 41, 72 years old when he died as Gelehrter
Henrik Galeen He was 34, 68 years old when he died as Graf
Paul Wegener He was 40, 73 years old when he died as Golem
Robert A. Dietrich He was 25, 58 years old when he died
Lyda Salmonova She was 26, 79 years old when she died

The Golem Crew

Name Department
Hanns Lippmann as Producer. He was 25 (39) years old when He died Production
Guido Seeber as Cinematography. He was 35 (61) years old when He died Crew
Rochus Gliese as Art Direction. He was 24 (87) years old when He died Art
Henrik Galeen as Director. He was 34 (68) years old when He died Directing
Henrik Galeen as Screenplay. He was 34 (68) years old when He died Writing
Paul Wegener as Director. He was 40 (73) years old when He died Directing
Paul Wegener as Screenplay. He was 40 (73) years old when He died Writing
The Golem poster
The Golem (109 years)

  • Release day: Friday, January 15, 1915
  • Runtime: 60 minutes