The Wandering Image
Das wandernde Bild
Synopsis
When Irmgard becomes pregnant from Georg, a free-love disciple, she decides, for the sake of her child, to pretend they are married. The secret plan is to wed his twin brother, John, who will pretend to be Georg in front of the priest. Soon after that happens, Georg disappears and is declared dead. Years later, Irmgard is trying to escape John, who is obsessed with her. In the mountains, she finds a stranger willing to protect her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang
- Original Title
- Das wandernde Bild
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- May-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang
Guido Seeber
Joe May
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Guido Seeber
Director of Photography
Thea von Harbou
Writer
Fritz Lang
Writer
Joe May
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wandering Image
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What is The Wandering Image about?
When Irmgard becomes pregnant from Georg, a free-love disciple, she decides, for the sake of her child, to pretend they are married. The secret plan is to wed his twin brother, John, who will pretend to be Georg in front of the priest. Soon after that happens, Georg disappears and is declared dead. Years later, Irmgard is trying to escape John, who is obsessed with her. In the mountains, she finds a stranger willing to protect her.
Who directed The Wandering Image?
The Wandering Image was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in The Wandering Image?
The principal cast of The Wandering Image includes Mia May, Hans Marr, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Harry Frank, Loni Nest.
When was The Wandering Image released and how long is it?
The Wandering Image was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wandering Image?
The Wandering Image holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).