The Golem

IMDb 6.7 1915 • 60 min • HorrorFantasy

Director

Paul Wegener

Country

DE

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Wegener
Paul Wegener Golem
Rudolf Blümner
Rudolf Blümner Gelehrter
Carl Ebert
Carl Ebert Troedler
Henrik Galeen
Henrik Galeen Graf
Lyda Salmonova
Lyda Salmonova