The Guinea-Pig
Das Versuchskaninchen
Synopsis
Jesta’s mischievous and playful manner is driving her father and his new lady friend mad. Finally they have had enough, and Jesta is sent away to a girls’ school, bundled onto the first train available. However, a mix-up occurs at the train station. A professor in dire financial straits, who has finally gotten a young, mentally challenged sent to him for treatment, mistakenly takes Jesta home with him to his clinic – a move he will soon regret … (stumfilm.dk)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Levy
- Original Title
- Das Versuchskaninchen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Neutral-Film, Art-film (Tyskland)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Edel
Louis Levy
Carl Ferdinand Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Ferdinand Fischer
Director of Photography
Edmund Edel
Director
Louis Levy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guinea-Pig
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guinea-Pig about?
Jesta’s mischievous and playful manner is driving her father and his new lady friend mad. Finally they have had enough, and Jesta is sent away to a girls’ school, bundled onto the first train available. However, a mix-up occurs at the train station. A professor in dire financial straits, who has finally gotten a young, mentally challenged sent to him for treatment, mistakenly takes Jesta home with him to his clinic – a move he will soon regret … (stumfilm.dk)
Who directed The Guinea-Pig?
The Guinea-Pig was directed by Edmund Edel.
Who stars in The Guinea-Pig?
The principal cast of The Guinea-Pig includes Asta Nielsen, Fred Immler, Alfred Kühne.
When was The Guinea-Pig released and how long is it?
The Guinea-Pig was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 37m.