Lulu
Synopsis
The circus dancer Lulu is a thoroughly liberal being. Although she loves her former savior, the clown Alfredo, she begins a relationship with the noble Henri von Reithofen. Henri kills himself ruined by the horrendous expenses for Lulu. She however is fishing for the next rich patron, the much older Baron Waldheim. His son knows Lulu and warns his father that she will also hurt him. Waldheim succumbs to Lulus's insinuations and punishes his son.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander von Antalffy
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wedekind
- Original Title
- Lulu
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Projektions-AG Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander von Antalffy
Frank Wedekind
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander von Antalffy
Director
Frank Wedekind
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lulu
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What is Lulu about?
The circus dancer Lulu is a thoroughly liberal being. Although she loves her former savior, the clown Alfredo, she begins a relationship with the noble Henri von Reithofen. Henri kills himself ruined by the horrendous expenses for Lulu. She however is fishing for the next rich patron, the much older Baron Waldheim. His son knows Lulu and warns his father that she will also hurt him. Waldheim succumbs to Lulus's insinuations and punishes his son.
Who directed Lulu?
Lulu was directed by Alexander von Antalffy.
Who stars in Lulu?
The principal cast of Lulu includes Erna Morena, Adolf Klein, Harry Liedtke, Rolf Brunner, Emil Jannings.
When was Lulu released and how long is it?
Lulu was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.