Emil Heyse
Biography: Heyse, a son of the industrialist and St. Petersburg honorary citizen Ludwig Heyse and his wife Wilhelmine, née Keller, received his acting training probably before the turn of the century . At the beginning of the 20th century he was engaged at German provincial theaters, including the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus under the direction of Louise Dumont and the Municipal Theater of Leipzig under the artistic directorship of Max Martersteig.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 17, 1875
Deathday: April 28, 1949
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The Man in the Iron Mask
1923-01-02
The Man in the Iron Mask
Overview: Cardinal Richelieu gives the order that the twin brother of France's King Louis XIV should be removed from the court and taken to the country. There he is educated, without knowledge of his true ancestry, and kept as a prisoner.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1923-01-02
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Die Abenteuer der schönen Dorette
1921-09-01
Die Abenteuer der schönen Dorette
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Original Language: de
Release Date: 1921-09-01
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The Ship of Lost Men
1929-09-17
The Ship of Lost Men
Overview: A young doctor gets stuck on a ship after treating an injured first mate. Later, he rescues a woman from plane wreckage, and with the help of the cook, he hides her away from the rowdy and dangerous crew.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1929-09-17
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Moon of Israel
1924-10-25
Moon of Israel
Overview: A Jewish slave girl falls in love with the Pharaoh's son during the Exodus.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1924-10-25
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Die Tophar-Mumie
1920-10-14
Die Tophar-Mumie
Overview: A vengeful antique dealer targets a dancer.
Genres: Drama Crime Horror
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1920-10-14
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The Death in the Greenstreet
1921-12-27
The Death in the Greenstreet
Overview: A little girl falls into the hands of a hypnotist the morning after the assassination of a jeweler. A visitor of the uncomfortable host confesses himself as the perpetrator, the girl can testify and delivers the two villains of the police.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1921-12-27
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The Old Fritz
1928-01-20
The Old Fritz
Overview: Silent epic on the final years of Frederick II.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1928-01-20
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The Stone Rider
1923-03-31
The Stone Rider
Overview: In a distant Teutonic village, people dance and drink merrily celebrating a wedding feast. However, an elderly man tells the villagers that the valley where they live wasn't always happy but sorrowful. This was due to the tyranny of the master of the mountains who ruled the valley despotically.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1923-03-31
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Playing with fire
1921-05-19
Playing with fire
Overview: A method actress likes living out the roles she is playing in real life. To prepare for her new play, she enters the criminal underworld and ends up being implicated in a burglary of a Duke who is one of her suitors. The film was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The film received a generally positive reception from critics, although some were doubtful about the blending of farce and tragedy.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1921-05-19
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The Other
1930-08-11
The Other
Overview: A psychological drama based on the popular Jekyll and Hyde theme involving a strict legal official. Based on the 1893 play "Der Andere" by Paul Lindau.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1930-08-11
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Die Buddenbrooks
1923-08-30
Die Buddenbrooks
Overview: Four-generation story-saga dealing with the decline of a middle-class Lübeck family. The first adaptation of a Thomas Mann book was also Gerhard Lamprecht’s first major film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1923-08-30
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Grüß mir das blonde Kind am Rhein
1926-01-21
Grüß mir das blonde Kind am Rhein
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Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1926-01-21
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A Woman with Style
1928-09-12
A Woman with Style
Overview: A sparkling Ruritanian comedy starring two great actresses: Mady Christians is an ambassador who needs to outwit a rival diplomat and find favor with the princess of Silistria, played by Diana Karenne.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1928-09-12
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Zirkus des Lebens
1921-12-15
Zirkus des Lebens
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1921-12-15
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Gräfin Walewska
1922-06-12
Gräfin Walewska
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Original Language: de
Release Date: 1922-06-12
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Der Mann ohne Schlaf
1926-02-11
Der Mann ohne Schlaf
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Original Language: de
Release Date: 1926-02-11
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Die Augen der Welt
1920-07-23
Die Augen der Welt
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1920-07-23
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