A Daughter Of Destiny
Alraune
Synopsis
Hanns Heinz Ewers' grim science-fiction novel Alraune has already been filmed twice when this version was assembled in 1928. In another of his "mad doctor" roles, Paul Wegener plays Professor Brinken, sociopathic scientist who combines the genes of an executed murderer with those of a prostitute. The result is a beautiful young woman named Alraune (Brigitte Helm), who is incapable of feeling any real emotions -- least of all guilt or regret. Upon attaining adulthood, Alraune sets about to seduce and destroy every male who crosses her path. Ultimately, Professor Brinken is hoist on his own petard when he falls hopelessly in love with Alraune himself. Alraune was remade in 1930, with Brigitte Helm repeating her role, and again in 1951, with Hildegarde Knef as the "heroine" and Erich von Stroheim as her misguided mentor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henrik Galeen
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Galeen
- Original Title
- Alraune
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Ama-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henrik Galeen
Henrik Galeen, Hanns Heinz Ewers
Franz Planer
Helmut Schreiber
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Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Henrik Galeen
Screenplay
Henrik Galeen
Director
Helmut Schreiber
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What is A Daughter Of Destiny about?
Hanns Heinz Ewers' grim science-fiction novel Alraune has already been filmed twice when this version was assembled in 1928. In another of his "mad doctor" roles, Paul Wegener plays Professor Brinken, sociopathic scientist who combines the genes of an executed murderer with those of a prostitute. The result is a beautiful young woman named Alraune (Brigitte Helm), who is incapable of feeling any real emotions -- least of all guilt or regret. Upon attaining adulthood, Alraune sets about to seduce and destroy every male who crosses her path. Ultimately, Professor Brinken is hoist on his own petard when he falls hopelessly in love with Alraune himself. Alraune was remade in 1930, with Brigitte Helm repeating her role, and again in 1951, with Hildegarde Knef as the "heroine" and Erich von Stroheim as her misguided mentor.
Who directed A Daughter Of Destiny?
A Daughter Of Destiny was directed by Henrik Galeen.
Who stars in A Daughter Of Destiny?
The principal cast of A Daughter Of Destiny includes Brigitte Helm, Paul Wegener, Iván Petrovich, Mia Pankau, Valeska Gert.
When was A Daughter Of Destiny released and how long is it?
A Daughter Of Destiny was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Is A Daughter Of Destiny based on a book or true story?
A Daughter Of Destiny is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".