Figures of the Night
A lost silent horror film from 1920.
Figures of the Night (Nachtgestalten) is a 1920 German silent horror film written, directed and produced by Richard Oswald. It is notable for co-starring Paul Wegener and Conrad Veidt, both of whom later starred in separate film versions of The Student of Prague. The film is based on the novel Eleagabal Kuperus by Karl Hans Strobl, an editor of the horror fiction magazine Der Orchideengarten.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Based on
- Eleagabal Kuperus by Karl Hans Strobl
- Starring
- Paul Wegener
- Reinhold Schünzel
- Erna Morena
- Conrad Veidt
- Cinematography
- Carl Hoffmann
- Studio
- Richard-Oswald-Produktion
- Distributor
- Decla-Bioscop
- Released
- 6 January 1920
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Multi-billionaire Thomas Bezug, the richest man in the world, is a lonely cripple who moves on crutches. He is domineering and cruel, with a fanatical love for his son, who lives like a monkey in a cage, climbs trees and eats nuts. His minions include muscle-bound giants and misshapen dwarfs. His cunning secretary schemes to acquire Bezug's wealth. A dancer Bezug loves leaves him. An unemployed inventor demands the hand of Bezug's nymphomaniac daughter in exchange for an invention that extracts oxygen from the air, intending to blackmail the world and become its ruler.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Figures of the Night?
Figures of the Night stars Paul Wegener, Reinhold Schünzel, Erna Morena and Conrad Veidt.
When was Figures of the Night released?
Figures of the Night was released on 6 January 1920.
How long is Figures of the Night?
Figures of the Night has a running time of 106 minutes.
Who distributed Figures of the Night?
Figures of the Night was distributed by Decla-Bioscop.
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