Torgus
Verlogene Moral
Synopsis
John, a young man raised by his aunt, is in love with Anna, a servant girl who is going to have his baby. He is willing to marry her but his stern aunt wants him to marry a rich girl. To separate the lovers, she arranges for her nephew to be enrolled at a university in a distant town. She then has Anna sent away to live with Torgus the coffin maker and his mother where she will be secluded until the birth of the child. Torgus, a clumsy golem-esque sort of fellow, is immediately charmed by the beautiful girl and takes pity on her. Meanwhile, Anna anxiously awaits John's return.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanns Kobe
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer
- Original Title
- Verlogene Moral
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Centaur-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanns Kobe
Carl Mayer
Karl Freund
Department Leadership Roster
Hanns Kobe
Director
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Robert Neppach
Costume Design
Carl Mayer
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torgus
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What is Torgus about?
John, a young man raised by his aunt, is in love with Anna, a servant girl who is going to have his baby. He is willing to marry her but his stern aunt wants him to marry a rich girl. To separate the lovers, she arranges for her nephew to be enrolled at a university in a distant town. She then has Anna sent away to live with Torgus the coffin maker and his mother where she will be secluded until the birth of the child. Torgus, a clumsy golem-esque sort of fellow, is immediately charmed by the beautiful girl and takes pity on her. Meanwhile, Anna anxiously awaits John's return.
Who directed Torgus?
Torgus was directed by Hanns Kobe.
Who stars in Torgus?
The principal cast of Torgus includes Gerd Fricke, Ferdinand Gregori, Eugen Klöpfer, Marija Leiko, Käthe Richter.
When was Torgus released and how long is it?
Torgus was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.