The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920)
In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.
Top billed cast
Paul WegenerThe Golem
Albert SteinrückRabbi Loew
Lyda SalmonovaMiriam, the Rabbi's Daughter
Ernst DeutschRabbi Famulus
Hans StürmRabbi Jehuda, the Elder of the Community- Max KronertTemple Servant
Otto GebührEmperor- Dore PaetzoldEmperor's Concubine
- Lothar MüthelKnight Florian
Greta SchröderYoung Woman with Rose
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