The Riddle of the Sphinx
Das Rätsel der Sphinx
Synopsis
In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.
Top Cast
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Ellen Richter
Juanita di Conchitas
Erich Kaiser-Titz
Amru
Georg John
Mummy
Hermann Picha
Marquis d'Yssé
Carl Günther
Dr. Percy Grey
Albert Patry
Prof. Grey, British Museum
Kurt Rottenburg
Dr. Edward Pattison
Georg Baselt
Don Martunez de la Blanca
Henry Bender
Empfangschef
Irmgard Bern
Daisy Pattison
Carl Geppert
Baron Kollwitz
Károly Huszár
Fürst Popoff
Max Kronert
Mehemed
Maria Lux
Miss Peach
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adolf Gärtner
- Screenplay & Story
- Willi Wolff, Artúr Somlay
- Original Title
- Das Rätsel der Sphinx
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Ellen Richter Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adolf Gärtner
Willi Wolff, Artúr Somlay
Eugen Hamm
Willi Wolff
Department Leadership Roster
Adolf Gärtner
Director
Eugen Hamm
Director of Photography
Hans Dreier
Production Design
Willi Wolff
Writer
Artúr Somlay
Writer
Willi Wolff
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Riddle of the Sphinx
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What is The Riddle of the Sphinx about?
In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.
Who directed The Riddle of the Sphinx?
The Riddle of the Sphinx was directed by Adolf Gärtner.
Who stars in The Riddle of the Sphinx?
The principal cast of The Riddle of the Sphinx includes Ellen Richter, Erich Kaiser-Titz, Georg John, Hermann Picha, Carl Günther.
When was The Riddle of the Sphinx released and how long is it?
The Riddle of the Sphinx was released in 1921 with a total runtime of Unknown.