Released 100 Years Ago Today - 15 January 1915 (Germany)

Der Golem (1915)  

Stars: Paul Wegener, Henrik Galeen, Lyda Salmonova

Directors: Henrik Galeen, Paul Wegener

Genre: Horror

Deutsche Bioscop GmbH

Time: 60 mins.

Rating: Not Rated

Status: Fragments (Fragments held in collection)

Plot

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.