Diary of a Lost Girl
Tagebuch einer Verlorenen
Synopsis
Thymian Henning, an innocent young girl, is raped by the clerk of her father's pharmacy. She becomes pregnant, is rejected by her family, and must fend for herself in a harsh, cruel world.
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Louise Brooks
Thymian Henning
André Roanne
Count Nicolas Osdorff
Josef Rovenský
Karl Friedrich Henning
Fritz Rasp
Meinert
Vera Pawlowa
Aunt Frida
Franziska Kinz
Meta Koch Henning
Arnold Korff
Elder Count Osdorff
Andrews Engelmann
The Reformatory's Dean
Valeska Gert
The Reformatory Dean's Wife
Edith Meinhard
Erika
Sybille Schmitz
Elisabeth
Sig Arno
Brothel Visitor
Kurt Gerron
Dr. Vitalis
Hedwig Schlichter
Hans Casparius
Jaro Fürth
Notary
Emmy Wyda
Marfa Kassatskaya
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolf Leonhardt, Margarete Böhme
- Original Score
- Otto Stenzeel
- Original Title
- Tagebuch einer Verlorenen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Hom-AG für Filmfabrikation, Pabst-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Rudolf Leonhardt, Margarete Böhme
Otto Stenzeel
Sepp Allgeier, Fritz Arno Wagner
G.W. Pabst
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Leonhardt
Writer
Sepp Allgeier
Director of Photography
G.W. Pabst
Director
G.W. Pabst
Producer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of a Lost Girl
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What is Diary of a Lost Girl about?
Thymian Henning, an innocent young girl, is raped by the clerk of her father's pharmacy. She becomes pregnant, is rejected by her family, and must fend for herself in a harsh, cruel world.
Who directed Diary of a Lost Girl?
Diary of a Lost Girl was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in Diary of a Lost Girl?
The principal cast of Diary of a Lost Girl includes Louise Brooks, André Roanne, Josef Rovenský, Fritz Rasp, Vera Pawlowa.
When was Diary of a Lost Girl released and how long is it?
Diary of a Lost Girl was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Diary of a Lost Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of a Lost Girl was composed by Otto Stenzeel.
Is Diary of a Lost Girl based on a book or true story?
Diary of a Lost Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margarete Böhme".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a Lost Girl?
Diary of a Lost Girl holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).