Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire
Genuine, die Tragödie eines seltsamen Hauses
Synopsis
Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron's offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine's life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wiene
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer
- Original Title
- Genuine, die Tragödie eines seltsamen Hauses
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Decla-Bioscop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wiene
Carl Mayer
Willy Hameister
Erich Pommer, Rudolf Meinert
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Mayer
Writer
Robert Wiene
Director
Erich Pommer
Producer
César Klein
Production Design
Kurt Hermann Rosenberg
Production Design
César Klein
Costume Design
Willy Hameister
Director of Photography
Bernhard Klein
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire
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What is Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire about?
Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron's offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine's life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.
Who directed Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire?
Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire was directed by Robert Wiene.
Who stars in Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire?
The principal cast of Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire includes Fern Andra, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Ernst Gronau, Harald Paulsen, Albert Bennefeld.
When was Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire released and how long is it?
Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.