The Student of Prague
Der Student von Prag
Synopsis
Prague, Bohemia, 1820. Balduin, a penniless student, falls in love with Countess Margit, a wealthy noblewoman whom he has saved from drowning.
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Student of Prague (1913) (excerpt)
Type: Clip • Published 2015-01-13
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Paul Wegener
Balduin - A Student / Self
Grete Berger
Countess Margit von Schwarzenberg
Lyda Salmonova
Lyduschka - A Wanderer Girl
John Gottowt
Scapinelli - An Old Adventurer
Lothar Körner
Count von Schwarzenberg - Margit's father
Fritz Weidemann
Baron Waldis-Schwarzenberg - Margit's Cousin and Fiancé
Hanns Heinz Ewers
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stellan Rye
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wegener, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Stellan Rye
- Original Score
- Josef Weiss
- Original Title
- Der Student von Prag
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Bioscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stellan Rye
Paul Wegener, Hanns Heinz Ewers, Stellan Rye, Edgar Allan Poe
Josef Weiss
Guido Seeber
Department Leadership Roster
Stellan Rye
Director
Guido Seeber
Director of Photography
Paul Wegener
Screenplay
Josef Weiss
Original Music Composer
Hanns Heinz Ewers
Screenplay
Stellan Rye
Screenplay
Klaus Richter
Production Design
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German Expressionism
German Expressionist films, 1913 to 1934.
Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Student of Prague
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What is The Student of Prague about?
Prague, Bohemia, 1820. Balduin, a penniless student, falls in love with Countess Margit, a wealthy noblewoman whom he has saved from drowning.
Who directed The Student of Prague?
The Student of Prague was directed by Stellan Rye.
Who stars in The Student of Prague?
The principal cast of The Student of Prague includes Paul Wegener, Grete Berger, Lyda Salmonova, John Gottowt, Lothar Körner.
When was The Student of Prague released and how long is it?
The Student of Prague was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Student of Prague?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Student of Prague was composed by Josef Weiss.