The Mandarin
Der Mandarin
Synopsis
In Vienna, the director of a sanatorium is telling writer Kristinus the story of a strange case. The very rich and dandy-esque Baron von Stroom had fallen in love with an actress but could not conquer her. One day he acquired a Chinese clay figure of a Mandarin, a talisman whose possessor is said to be able to seduce any woman he desires. As promised, all women's hearts fall to Baron von Stroom. The first is the actress, followed by the wife of the railway king, and then a Princess. Every time the Baron calls out “Man-da-riiiin”, the statue becomes alive ready to make another woman fall in love with his master. But von Stroom soon begins to feel nostalgic for the times when he would conquer the women he desired. However, his attempts to seduce women without the help of his ghostly servant become utterly unsuccessful. Unable to get rid of his devilish servant... Produced one year before The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Mandarin is a predecessor of German expressionism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Freisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Freisler, Paul Frank
- Original Title
- Der Mandarin
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
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Fritz Freisler
Fritz Freisler, Paul Frank
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Fritz Freisler
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Fritz Freisler
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Paul Frank
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What is The Mandarin about?
In Vienna, the director of a sanatorium is telling writer Kristinus the story of a strange case. The very rich and dandy-esque Baron von Stroom had fallen in love with an actress but could not conquer her. One day he acquired a Chinese clay figure of a Mandarin, a talisman whose possessor is said to be able to seduce any woman he desires. As promised, all women's hearts fall to Baron von Stroom. The first is the actress, followed by the wife of the railway king, and then a Princess. Every time the Baron calls out “Man-da-riiiin”, the statue becomes alive ready to make another woman fall in love with his master. But von Stroom soon begins to feel nostalgic for the times when he would conquer the women he desired. However, his attempts to seduce women without the help of his ghostly servant become utterly unsuccessful. Unable to get rid of his devilish servant... Produced one year before The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Mandarin is a predecessor of German expressionism.
Who directed The Mandarin?
The Mandarin was directed by Fritz Freisler.
Who stars in The Mandarin?
The principal cast of The Mandarin includes Harry Walden, Carl Goetz, Nectar Flondor, Cornelia Haszay, Trude Merly.
When was The Mandarin released and how long is it?
The Mandarin was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.